A Russian oil tanker named the Arctic Metagaz has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship caught fire after explosions were reported.
Libyan port officials confirmed the sinking. The incident happened in waters between Libya and Malta.
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out the attack. They stated that Ukrainian unmanned sea drones were used.
Russia claims these drones were launched from the Libyan coast.
The Ukrainian state security service, known as the SBU, has not made any statement about the incident.
The tanker was carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Further details about the exact cause of the explosions are currently unknown and under investigation.
This event is part of ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.