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Chinese cargo ship runs aground on Russia’s Pacific region of Sakhalin but no spill reported • Feb. 10, 2025, 12:54 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Chinese cargo ship runs aground off Russia's Sakhalin Island • Feb. 9, 2025, 12:33 AM ET (Reuters)

Governor puts parts of Russia's Sakhalin on high alert after cargo ship runs aground • Feb. 8, 2025, 4:36 PM ET (Reuters)

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