Rosprirodnadzor has received a report on oil pollution in the Volga River area in Astrakhan. The specialists examined the territory and took samples of water and soil for analysis. This is stated in the message of the service.
The area of contamination was 160.5 thousand square meters. m. Currently, the culprit is being identified. After receiving the research results, the damage will be calculated and a procedural decision will be made. The situation is under the control of the service, and work has already begun to eliminate the consequences.

