Russian oil tanker breaks apart in storm near Crimea

Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and a second unnamed ship, suffered significant damage in the Black Sea, resulting in at least one crew member's death. The Volgoneft 212, with a crew of 13, ran aground and was heavily damaged, splitting in half with its bow sinking. The ship's crew was evacuated after a helicopter rescue team arrived at the scene. The second ship, which had 16 crew members on board, was also heavily damaged, with reports suggesting it may have drifted and possibly run aground, although this is disputed. Russian investigators have opened two criminal cases to investigate possible safety violations.