**Fatshimetrie**
The Black Sea oil spill clean-up operation was in full swing in the Krasnodar region, in southern Russia. An unprecedented environmental disaster is shaking the coastline following the sinking of the Volgoneft 239 and Volgoneft 212 ships, loaded with more than 9,200 tons of fuel oil. Experts estimate that around 3,700 tons of fuel oil have been spilled into the sea, causing a real ecological catastrophe.
Satellite images have revealed that the oil leak is continuing, spreading dangerously towards the coast. Hundreds of volunteers and rescuers are mobilized to try to limit the damage and clean the beaches polluted by this oil spill. Despite the efforts made, the extent of the damage and the consequences on marine fauna and flora remain to be assessed.
This disaster highlights the urgent need to strengthen maritime safety measures and control the transport of petroleum products. It also raises critical questions about environmental protection and the liability of shipping companies in the event of pollution. Local authorities and environmental protection organizations are sounding the alarm and calling for concrete actions to prevent such disasters in the future.
This sad episode is a reminder of the fragility of our ecosystems and the need to preserve our oceans and seas. It highlights the challenges we face in terms of environmental preservation and sustainable development. Let us hope that this tragedy serves as a lesson and encourages us to strengthen measures to protect our planet for future generations.