Consequences of the oil disaster in Russia’s Anapa have reached the Sea of Azov

New consequences of the environmental disaster following the accident of Russian tankers near Anapa have been recorded in the Sea of Azov. In the village of Urzuf, a dolphin covered in fuel oil was discovered on the coast, UNN reports, citing the Telegram channel of Petro Andriushchenko, head of the Center for the Study of Occupation.

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Cases of dolphins and sturgeons washing ashore are also being recorded in Mariupol and surrounding areas. According to eyewitnesses, such incidents are no longer isolated.

The Center for the Study of Occupation emphasizes that the consequences of the pollution have already spread from the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov. They link the situation to the large-scale water contamination with fuel oil following the accident of Russian tankers near Anapa.

Furthermore, ecologists warn of a further deterioration of the situation during the summer period due to rising air and water temperatures. In their view, this could accelerate the degradation of the marine ecosystem.

Reports also note that pollution and the consequences of hostilities are negatively impacting the state of the flora and fauna of the Sea of Azov.

As a reminder

Two “Volgoneft” tankers carrying fuel oil met with an accident in the Kerch Strait on December 15, 2025. There were 13 and 14 crew members on board the two vessels, respectively.