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New oil leak detected in the Kerch Strait
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A new oil leak has been reported in the Kerch Strait from the sunken tankers Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239. Satellite images revealed fresh oil patches following the announcement of the completion of fuel extraction from the vessels.
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- The oil leak occurred on 20 and 25 August 2026
- Sunken tankers: Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239
- Satellite images captured new oil patches
- Fuel extraction work may have been halted due to technical difficulties
- The Russian government announced the completion of oil extraction
Kerch Strait · Volgoneft-212 · Volgoneft-239 · Russian Federation · Telegram channel 'Crimean Wind'
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