A Russian oil tanker, Volgoneft-212, carrying 4,300 tonnes of mazut oil, sank in the Black Sea near Crimea after snapping in half during stormy conditions. One crew member died, while 12 others were rescued, with two in critical condition. A second tanker, Volgoneft-239, also carrying oil, ran aground in the same area, raising fears of an ecological disaster. Russian authorities have launched criminal investigations into potential safety violations. Rescue operations involved tugboats and helicopters as the incident threatened severe environmental consequences. Watch the broadcast to know more.
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