A Russian liquefied natural gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship, named Arctic Metagaz, was located between Libya and Malta.
Libyan port officials reported that the tanker caught fire after experiencing explosions. The vessel ultimately sank following the incident.
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting the tanker. Russian authorities stated that uncrewed sea drones launched from the Libyan coast were responsible for the attack.
Ukraine has not yet officially commented on Russia's accusations.
The incident raises concerns about maritime security in the region.
Further details regarding the exact sequence of events and the full extent of the damage are awaited.