The tanker disaster in the Kerch Strait

In the Kerch Strait, on December 15, 2024, two Russian tankers carrying petroleum products were wrecked – "Volgoneft 212" and "Volgoneft 239".

Footage from the internet shows "Volgoneft 212" breaking into two parts and running aground during a severe storm. There were 13 crew members on board.

At least one victim is known; the rest were rescued. 11 sailors were taken to a hospital in the city of Anapa, two were in serious condition. The ship's captain suffered the most – he swallowed water mixed with fuel oil and lost consciousness.

The second tanker – "Volgoneft 239" – was also damaged and ran aground near the port of Taman in Krasnodar Krai. There were 14 crew members on board. 

Rosmorrechflot confirmed that an oil product spill was recorded as a result of the shipwreck. It is known that each of the tankers carried about 4 thousand tons.