Russian regional authorities reported on Tuesday that around 35km of coastline had been contaminated by oil after two ships were badly damaged by storms in the Kerch Strait .
A state of emergency has been declared in several districts.
Oil spill ravages Black Sea shores, causing major environmental disaster
Footage showed oil-streaked shores and birds covered in mazut. Officials say clean-up efforts are underway, though environmental..
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