Russia accuses Ukraine of sinking LNG tanker Arctic Metagazsinking LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz in Mediterranean
A Russian liquefied natural gas tanker named Arctic Metagaz exploded, caught fire, and sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Libya and Malta on March 3. Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, blamed Ukrainian naval drones launched from the Libyan coast for the attack, calling it a terrorist act. The incident escalates tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, as the vessel was part of Russia's shadow fleet evading Western sanctions on its energy exports.
Russian Perspective
Ukraine launched sea drones from Libya that struck the Arctic Metagaz, causing it to explode and sink. President Putin described the unprovoked action as a terrorist attack on civilian shipping. Moscow holds Kyiv directly responsible and warns of risks to its energy fleet.
- Murmansk serves as Russia's main Arctic port for LNG shipments.
- Sea Baby drones are Ukraine's advanced uncrewed surface vessels used against naval targets.
- Port Said in Egypt is a key Mediterranean hub for LNG transshipments.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an retaliatory long-range drone and missile war that now strikes deep into both countries, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, and major Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on June 26, striking 12 Russian regions and hitting key energy targets, while Russia continues massive retaliatory bombardments that kill civilians and destroy infrastructure.
26 June, 09:41 AM
Ukraine unleashes massive drone bombardment on 12 Russian regions24 June, 10:31 AM
Ukrainian drones knock out power in Russian-held Sevastopol22 June, 03:20 PM
Ukraine strikes Russian missile electronics plant in Voronezh
