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Russia reports oil leak at Transneft pipeline
Russian Ministry of Emergencies told SuperOmsk on Monday that an oil leak has been detected at the JSC Transneft pipeline located in Omsk region.
The oil spill was recorded "on an area of 200 square meters with a volume of 60 cubic meters" and was "a result of depressurization of the pipeline," the ministry explained. The leak took place on January 27.
The official body said that a state of emergency in the area was introduced earlier and is still in effect, adding, nonetheless, that the situation is under control.