An oil spill appeared on the territory of an oil refinery in the Syrian city of Baniyas on the Mediterranean coast due to a leak at a power plant. This patch spreads across the eastern Mediterranean and will soon reach the coast of Cyprus, which could lead to an ecological disaster.
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It is expected that the slick will reach the northern coast of Cyprus during Tuesday… Local residents have already turned to Ankara for help, which is sending two boats with specialized personnel.
The Fisheries Department is on standby to help at any time. According to the latest satellite images, this spot is much larger than originally thought, and now it has spread over 1,000 square kilometers.
Leakage cause The oil has reportedly become cracked in one of the power plant’s fuel tanks. The official noted that the tank was filled with 15,000 tons of fuel.
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