Russia suffering 'environmental catastrophe' after oil spill in Kerch Strait
Activists say the spill - caused after two ships ran were battered by a storm - could cover an area of 400 sq km.
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Russia forms emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread
An emergency task force has arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region to deal with the continuing consequences of an oil spill in the Kerch Strait last monthABC News - Jan. 12 -
Russia forms an emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread
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Putin seeks to remove two wrecked oil tankers from Kerch Strait
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Dozens of marine mammals found dead after oil spill
An animal rescue group said 61 dead cetaceans - an order of aquatic mammals that includes whales and dolphins - had been recorded since the oil spill.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say
A dolphin rescue center in Russia says 32 dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait near the Russia-occupied Crimean PeninsulaABC News - Jan. 5 -
More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill in Russia, experts say
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Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol
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Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials have warned of severe environmental damage as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers more than two weeks ago in ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
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