The Delfa Dolphin Rescue and Research Center reported that 32 dolphins have died in the aftermath of a fuel oil spill from storm-damaged tankers, and the majority appeared to have perished in the initial days following the disaster.
With 61 dead cetaceans recorded since the spill, officials suggested that while 32 of those are likely linked to the fuel oil incident, the remaining deaths appeared to have occurred prior to this event.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry stated that more than 96,000 tons of contaminated sand and soil have been removed from the coastal zones, underlining the extensive environmental impact of the fuel spill.
Putin characterized the fuel oil incident as an 'ecological disaster,' highlighting its significant repercussions for the delicate ecosystem of the Kerch Strait and surrounding regions.
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