December 15th 2024.
According to the Ministry of emergency situations, two cargo ships from Russia are facing trouble due to severe weather conditions in the Kerch Strait, which lies between mainland Russia and annexed Crimea. This news was reported on Sunday. The first vessel, named "Volgoneft 212," encountered damage after running aground and the crew has asked for assistance. A team of rescue helicopters was immediately dispatched to the site. Thankfully, the 13 crew members have been safely evacuated, although unfortunately, one person has passed away.
In a separate incident, the second cargo ship, "Volgoneft 239," also faced damage in the same area and is now drifting aimlessly. This vessel has 14 people on board. The Ministry stated that they have already started working on the situation with an operational headquarters in place. Over 50 specialists and 11 units of equipment have been deployed for the rescue operation. However, further details are still being gathered.
The Ministry also mentioned that they are assessing the potential impact of an oil spill. It is truly a worrying situation. A video has been circulating on social media, showing a large cargo ship snapped in half, with water spilling over the top deck. The waves are turbulent, rocking the vessel from side to side. In the background, we can see the broken bow of the ship just above the waterline. The crew members are wearing life jackets and the camera captures their tense expressions as they try to stabilize the ship.
It is reported that four Australians have been hospitalized for suspected cocktail poisoning in Fiji, which is also a cause for concern. However, let's focus on the current situation at hand. We must not jump to conclusions as CNN has not been able to verify the location of the video. It is crucial to stay calm and await further updates from the Ministry.
In the past, Ukraine has targeted Russian infrastructure in or near Crimea, as they are determined to regain control of the territory that was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014. However, there is no evidence to suggest that these incidents are related to any conflict. Let us hope for the safety and well-being of all those involved in this unfortunate event.
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