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William Mata

One dead as Russian oil tankers damaged in Black Sea storm spark massive spill

At least one person has died after two Russian tankers were severely damaged, causing a significant oil spill in the Black Sea.

The tankers, identified as the Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, were battered by stormy weather, according to the Interfax news agency. Emergency rescue operations are underway to save both crews.

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