Russia's state media say an estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil has spilled into the Kerch Strait after two Russian ships were seriously damaged by stormy weather.

Two Russian tankers that spilled oil into the Kerch Strait after sustaining serious damage during a heavy storm on Sunday were carrying 9,200 metric tons (62,000 barrels) of oil products at the time, the state TASS news agency reported.

A severe oil spill occurred in the Kerch Strait following damage to two Russian tankers, spilling 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil into the sea. The strait, a crucial shipping route and a conflict zone between Russia and Ukraine,