Crimean officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Crimean officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

[South China Morning Post] - 01/4/2025

Russian-appointed officials in Crimea announced an emergency on Saturday, as oil was detected on the shores of the peninsula’s largest city.



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