Two Russian tankers damaged in Black Sea cause oil spill | World News

Two Russian tankers in the Black Sea have been damaged due to stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency.

At least one person has been killed, and crews are being evacuated.

Ifax says it has resulted in an oil spill, citing Russia‘s Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport (Rosmorrechflot).

Pictures and videos shared on X appear to show at least one ship in lots of trouble in the water.

A video shot from inside one of the vessels shows either one ship nearly completely submerged, or a broken-off section of one of the ships disappearing into the water.

As the camera pans around, about seven members of the crew can be seen in the bridge of the tanker, wearing orange life jackets and looking out at the damage.

The badly damaged tanker is understood to have been carrying thousands of tonnes of oil, with a total capacity of 4,2000 tonnes.

In shared videos, oil can be seen on the surface of the water.

The second tanker is also in distress after sustaining damage, according to Russian officials.

Russia’s emergency services ministry said the ships were damaged due to bad weather in the Kerch Strait between mainland Russia and annexed Crimea and have requested assistance.

Two Russian tankers in the Black Sea have been damaged due to stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency.

At least one person has been killed, and crews are being evacuated.

Ifax says it has resulted in an oil spill, citing Russia‘s Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport (Rosmorrechflot).

Pictures and videos shared on X appear to show at least one ship in lots of trouble in the water.

A video shot from inside one of the vessels shows either one ship nearly completely submerged, or a broken-off section of one of the ships disappearing into the water.

As the camera pans around, about seven members of the crew can be seen in the bridge of the tanker, wearing orange life jackets and looking out at the damage.

The badly damaged tanker is understood to have been carrying thousands of tonnes of oil, with a total capacity of 4,2000 tonnes.

In shared videos, oil can be seen on the surface of the water.

The second tanker is also in distress after sustaining damage, according to Russian officials.

Russia’s emergency services ministry said the ships were damaged due to bad weather in the Kerch Strait between mainland Russia and annexed Crimea and have requested assistance.