According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority reported this on Telegram.

“Constant monitoring of the Black Sea waters has been implemented to assess the potential impact of the incident on the environment and the safety of navigation. Particular attention is being paid to monitoring for any potential leakage of fuel and lubricants into the surrounding environment,” the statement reads.

The USPA noted that all local communities along the coast are monitoring the condition of the waters.

The following agencies are involved in the effort: the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service in the Odesa Region, the State Environmental Inspection of the Southwestern District, the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, the research institution Ukrainian Scientific Center for Marine Ecology, the Odesa Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health, the Main Directorate of the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in the Odesa region, and other relevant agencies.

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As reported by Ukrinform, on July 19, Russian forces struck the civilian vessel Golden Leo, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, with cruise missiles as it was leaving a port in the Odesa region.

On board were 17 Syrian and Indian citizens—members of the crew—as well as a Ukrainian pilot. As a result of the attack, ten people were killed, and eight were rescued. On July 26, the damaged vessel sank.

Photo: USPA