Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge area

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An oil spill covering approximately 390 square kilometers has spread off the coast of Oman following damage to a tanker subject to sanctions connected to Russia. The incident reportedly began after a blast aboard the vessel near the Yemeni port of Mukalla.

CAIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - An oil slick is covering an areaof around 390 square kilometres (150 square miles) off the coast of Oman, the country's government said on Monday, after a vessel under sanctions and carrying Russian crude sustained damage. The Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime ​security sources said, adding that initial assessments indicated that a blast occurred onboard.