An oil spill crisis has led to a regional state of emergency in Crimea. The situation arose from leaked oil from ageing tankers following a storm, affecting coastal areas and wildlife. Over 86,000 tons of contaminated sand and soil have been cleared,

Released January 4, 2025 Russia declared a regional state of emergency in Crimea on Saturday, as workers cleared tons of contaminated sand on either side of the Kerch Strait following an oil spill in the Black Sea last month.

Oil was found on four beaches in the region and was 'promptly eliminated' by local authorities working together with volunteers, the regional governor said. #EuropeNews

Russia-appointed officials in Moscow-occupied Crimea have announced a regional emergency after oil was detected on the coast of Sevastopol.