New aerial video reveals huge scale of oil spill off Oman
New aerial footage of a grounded tanker leaking sanctioned Russian oil off the coast of Oman has revealed the scale of a potential environmental disaster. The spill comes as tensions continue around the nearby Strait of Hormuz.
New aerial video of oil leaking from a grounded tanker off the coast of Oman has shown the incident to be a far larger environmental threat than initially estimated. The tanker is reported to have been carrying sanctioned Russian oil.
The footage shows the slick spreading across a wide stretch of the sea surface. Environmental experts have warned the spill could have a serious impact on marine life and coastal ecosystems in the area.
The incident comes amid continuing tension around the nearby Strait of Hormuz, once again highlighting the risks facing maritime traffic in the region. Omani authorities said cleanup operations were under way.
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