April 3, 2026
Report: Ukrainian military personnel stationed in Libya carried out attack on Russian tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine has a military presence in Libya and was behind the attack on the Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean in early March, the French broadcaster RFI reported, citing sources.
TL;DR
- Ukraine reportedly has over 200 military personnel stationed in western Libya, with bases in Misrata and Zawiya.
- A Ukrainian-made Magura V5 surface drone, launched from a base near Libya's Mellita oil complex, is suspected of attacking the Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz.
- The tanker Arctic Metagaz, carrying liquefied natural gas, caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea in early March.
- An agreement signed in October 2025 allows for Ukrainian military presence in Libya in exchange for military training and potential arms deliveries and investments.
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