One person has died following damage to two Russian tankers in the Black Sea.
The Russian tankers were reportedly 'severely' damaged due to stormy weather conditions, reported the Interfax news agency. Crews are being evacuated amid an emergency rescue operation. Russia has sent more than '50 people' and equipment, which includes Mi-8 helicopters and rescue boats.The damage is thought to have caused an 'oil spill', reported Ifax.
The Russian tanker was reportedly holding thousands of tonnes of oil - thought to be around 4,2000 tonnes. The tanker is thought to have had its 'bow' damaged when it 'ran aground'. Russia's water transport agency Rosmorrechflot said there was a "spill of petroleum products".Officials also note damage to a second Russian ship - the 132-metre Volgoneft 239 - in the same area.
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