Russian strike on Ukraine's Chornomorsk causes oil spill PHOTO / VIDEO

Ukrainian social media accounts have reported an environmental emergency following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port city of Chornomorsk in the Odesa region.

Around 6,000 tons of oil are leaking into the sea as a result of the strikes, Caliber.Az reports per Ukrainian media.

Containment efforts are currently underway, with protective booms already deployed in an attempt to limit the spread of the spill.

Authorities have not yet released full official details on the scale of environmental damage or the impact on coastal areas.

By Sabina Mammadli