“Fuel oil spill near Crimea threatens the entire Black SeaA significant fuel oil spill occurred near the temporarily occupied Crimea, reaching Sevastopol and Yevpatoria. The sea can contain from 4 to 8 thousand tons of toxic substances that threaten the ecosystem of the entire region.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Pollution has spread to Sevastopol and Yevpatoria, and a significant part of toxic substances remains on the seabed.
According to experts, the situation becomes critical due to the shallow water, which can contribute to the rapid transfer of pollution to the Ukrainian coast and further along the Black Sea shores. Despite the scale of the accident, the Russian side is not taking any actions to contain or clean up the pollution.
Environmentalists and military analysts assume that 4,000 to 8,000 tons of fuel oil may remain in the sea, but the exact amount is unknown due to a lack of intelligence and monitoring. The passivity of the occupation structures only worsens the situation, increasing the risk of the spread of toxic substances.
Experts are calling for international attention, as the ecological crisis in the Black Sea could have serious consequences for the entire ecosystem of the region and coastal communities.
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