A Russian liquefied natural gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship, named Arctic Metagaz, was between Libya and Malta when explosions and a fire occurred.
Libyan port officials reported the incident. The vessel was carrying a cargo of liquefied natural gas.
Russia has blamed Ukraine for the attack. Russian authorities stated that uncrewed sea drones launched from the Libyan coast targeted the tanker.
Ukraine’s SBU state security service has not commented on the allegations.
The exact circumstances and location of the drone launch are part of ongoing assessments.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions and potential impacts on maritime security in the region.
Further details regarding the investigation are expected.