The Volgoneft-212 ran aground on Sunday, tearing its bow and spilling approximately 3,700 tonnes of oil. A sailor from its 13-man crew tragically died.
Greenpeace Ukraine pledged to monitor the spill's impact despite being banned from Russia. According to the organisation, the tankers - destined for the Russian navy - left Volgograd with their tracking systems disabled.
Experts warn that strong winds and currents will complicate containment efforts, potentially causing severe shoreline pollution and making clean-up highly difficult.
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