politics
March 5, 2026
FACTBOX: What we know about attack on Russian gas carrier in Mediterranean Sea
The Transport Ministry described the attack as an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy
TL;DR
- The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz was attacked on March 3 in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The incident occurred near the territorial waters of Malta.
- The attack was reportedly carried out from the Libyan coast using Ukrainian unmanned boats.
- All 30 crew members, Russian citizens, were rescued.
- The Russian Transport Ministry labeled the attack as international terrorism and maritime piracy.
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