Oman Says Massive Oil Spill from Grounded Shadow Fleet Tanker
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The government of Oman reported a massive oil spill of approximately 390 square kilometers off its coast following damage to a sanctioned vessel carrying Russian crude. This environmental disaster poses serious risks to marine ecosystems and shipping routes in the region.
An oil slick is covering an area of around 390 square kilometers (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.
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