A Russian oil tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship was hit by explosions and caught fire. Libyan port officials reported the incident.
The tanker, named Arctic Metagaz, was located between Libya and Malta. It was carrying liquefied natural gas.
Russia has accused Ukraine of using uncrewed sea drones to attack the vessel. These drones were allegedly launched from the Libyan coast.
Ukraine’s state security service has not commented on the accusations.
The exact cause of the explosions and the extent of damage to the surrounding area are under investigation.
The sinking of the tanker raises concerns about maritime safety and ongoing tensions in the region.