Summary
A Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) sank in the Mediterranean Sea after explosions and a fire. Russia accused Ukraine of attacking the ship using naval drones. The crew of 30 Russian nationals survived, and Maltese rescue services assisted.
Key Facts
- A Russian tanker, Arctic Metagaz, sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Libya and Malta.
- The tanker was carrying about 62,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- Russia accused Ukraine of using naval drones from Libya to attack the ship.
- The Russian crew of 30 people was rescued safely.
- Russia called the incident an act of terrorism and piracy.
- The United States and European Union have sanctioned the Arctic Metagaz.
- Libya's maritime authority warned ships to avoid the area and look out for pollution.
- Egypt stated the tanker was not involved with any contracts to deliver LNG there.
