Russian officials reported that the fuel leak from the two damaged tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, has reached Crimea’s beaches, threatening wildlife and the environment.
Over 10,000 volunteers are engaged in a cleanup effort on the Crimea beaches, with 73,000 tons of contaminated sand already removed, amid concerns over environmental damage.
Ukraine labeled the spill as the largest in the Black Sea region in the 21st century, attributing it to Russia's use of aging vessels amid sanctions.
Mykhailo Podolyak criticized Russia's reliance on a 'shadow fleet' of outdated tankers, warning that more accidents are likely if the situation continues.
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