On December 15, 2024, an environmental disaster struck the Black Sea when fuel oil leaked from the hulls of two Russian tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, following a storm in the Kerch Strait. The spill created an extensive oil slick that threatened the region’s ecosystems. The incident sparked concern among ecologists and authorities in Russia and other Black Sea nations. Local residents and volunteers mobilized quickly, helping to clean the shores by collecting the fuel oil from the beaches and rescuing affected wildlife.
