A Russian oil tanker, Volgoneft 212, suffered severe damage and partially sank during a storm in the Kerch Strait, leading to at least one fatality. Another tanker, Volgoneft 239, issued a distress signal after also being damaged. Both vessels, carrying thousands of tons of oil products, faced significant operational threats, including an oil leak. Details regarding the extent of marine pollution and the causes of the damages remain unclear.