Disaster in the Kerch Strait – what is known about the consequences of the accident – World
A large-scale accident occurred in the waters of the Kerch Strait. Two tankers, carrying probably more than four thousand tons of fuel oil, sank. An oil spill will have a significant impact on the natural environment and may cause an environmental disaster. There were also human casualties.
Details – read in the material from TSN.ua.
Two Russian tankers sank near Kerch
On Sunday, December 15, tankers “Volgoneft-212” and “Volgoneft-239” sank due to damage to the hull from the impact of waves in the waters of the Kerch Strait. Both vessels were split in two.
According to rosZMI, there were 13 crew members on board one vessel, 14 on board the other. It is known that one of the tankers was carrying 4,300 tons of fuel oil. A significant amount of fuel has already leaked out and formed a black spot in the sea.
Earlier it was reported that “Volgoneft-212” transported 4,250…
