A catastrophic oil spill from damaged Russian tankers in the Black Sea has prompted emergency declarations at both regional and federal levels. The Krasnodar region is struggling to contain the fallout, with local volunteers stepping in to assist with cleanup efforts, despite reporting being overwhelmed and critically lacking support from authorities. Russian scientists have expressed alarm over the inadequate response and criticized the cleanup strategies as ineffective, warning that it could take years to fully address the disaster. The situation worsens as reports indicate pollutants threatening sensitive ecosystems, including mass dolphin deaths. Calls for urgent help are directed to Russian President Putin, while a criminal investigation into the cleanup efforts has been launched amidst growing concerns of environmental damage.