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Russian tanker sinks in Kerch Strait, killing seafarer and causing oil spill

Volgotanker sister ships had been in distress in violent Black Sea storm

A view from the Volgoneft 239 showing the Russian tanker Volgoneft 212 sinking in the Kerch Strait on 15 December.
A view from the Volgoneft 239 showing the Russian tanker Volgoneft 212 sinking in the Kerch Strait on 15 December.Photo: SOCIAL MEDIA/REUTERS/SCANPIX
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Published 16 December 2024, 10:29Updated 16 December 2024, 10:29
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