WorldOil spill from sanctioned Russian crude tanker spreads off Oman

Oman’s government said on Monday that an oil slick has spread across roughly 390 square kilometres of sea off the country’s coast. The spill followed damage to a vessel carrying Russian crude that is under sanctions. The affected area is equivalent to about 150 square miles, indicating a large offshore spread. Authorities described the slick’s extent in their statement.

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