A Storm, a Spill and a Disaster for the Black Sea’s Beaches
4 days ago · When a 28-year-old volunteer named Nikolai stepped onto a sandy beach on Russia’s Black Sea coast in a hazmat suit just before New Year’s Eve, he was so overwhelmed by the amount of thick oil ...
Russia suffering 'environmental catastrophe' after oil spill in Kerch ...
Jan 24, 2025 · Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea . Published. 16 December 2024. Germany says Russian 'shadow' ship stuck in Baltic Sea. Published. 11 January. US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian ...
Rescue teams empty 1,500 tons of oil from Russian tanker
5 days ago · The mishap resulted in a devastating oil spill that damaged miles (kilometers) of coastline along the Black Sea. Two Russian ships, the Volgoneft-239 and the Volgoneft-212, were badly damaged in stormy weather on Dec. 15, resulting in thousands of tons of low-grade fuel oil called mazut spilling into the Kerch Strait.
Russia's Black Sea Problems Are Getting Worse - Newsweek
Jan 3, 2025 · Russia has suffered significant losses in the crucial sea in recent months as a result of Ukraine's sustained campaign of drone and missile strikes. On December 31, the Ukrainian Ministry of...
Black Sea - Wikipedia
The Black Sea is a marginal mediterranean sea lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia. It is bounded by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The Black Sea is supplied by major rivers, principally the Danube, Dnieper and Dniester.
Russia declares federal emergency over Black Sea oil spill
MOSCOW, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Russia declared a federal emergency on Thursday over an oil spill caused by two Russian tankers in the Black Sea, the Emergencies Ministry said.
What you need to know about security in the Black Sea
Jan 30, 2024 · Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the greatest threat that Europe has faced since WWII, according to the United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. The Black Sea plays a critical role in this conflict—linking powers like Russia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The Black Sea and the Changing Face of Naval Warfare
Oct 31, 2023 · In its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has sought to use naval power in the Black Sea as an integral element. It has launched missiles against land targets, menaced Ukraine's coastline with a potential amphibious invasion, and …
Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War
Aug 8, 2023 · Bordered by Ukraine, Russia and three NATO countries, but sometimes overlooked in the war, the Black Sea has become an increasingly dangerous cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions,...
Russia is losing the battle for the Black Sea - The Economist
Jan 28, 2024 · Ukraine had to work hard to establish its own corridor, overturning Russia’s dominance of the Black Sea without a single working warship. The first success came soon after the Russian invasion,...