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In Chornomorsk, thousands of tons of oil spilled into the sea as a result of a Russian strike

UA.NEWS 27 April 2026 13:27
In Chornomorsk, thousands of tons of oil spilled into the sea as a result of a Russian strike

The relevant authorities quickly brought the situation under control and limited the spread of pollution in the region.

 

Following the Russian shelling of the Odesa region on April 26, a sunflower oil spill was detected in the waters of the Chornomorsk port. This was reported by the State Environmental Inspection of the Southwestern District.

“On April 26, 2026, as a result of the shelling of the city of Chornomorsk, the infrastructure of the Chornomorsk commercial seaport was damaged. During the fire, a 6,000-ton sunflower oil tank was destroyed,” the statement said.

The relevant services quickly contained the consequences of the accident. Barriers were installed on the site to prevent the spread of the spill, and storm drains were shut off to prevent product residues from entering the aquatic environment.

The relevant services promptly contained the consequences of the accident. Barriers were installed on the site to prevent the spill from spreading, and the storm sewer system was shut off to prevent product residues from entering the aquatic environment.

It is noted that a final assessment of the damage to the marine environment caused by the armed aggression will be conducted after all necessary data has been collected.

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