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Russia Declares Emergency in Crimea Amid Clean-Up of Black Sea Oil Spill

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Russia Declares Emergency in Crimea Amid Clean-Up of Black Sea Oil Spill

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  • Russia has declared a regional state of emergency in Crimea, following an oil spill from two tankers that occurred on December 15.
  • Workers have cleared over 86,000 metric tons of contaminated sand and soil from the affected areas.
  • The oil spill, initially feared to be larger, involved approximately 2,400 metric tons of oil products.
  • Environmental groups report deaths of wildlife, including dolphins and sea birds, due to the pollution.
  • Authorities have mobilized more than 10,000 workers for the clean-up operation in and around Anapa.

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