March 23, 2026
Russian LNG Carrier Damaged by Ukrainian Sea Drone to Be Towed to Libyan Port
TL;DR
- The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz suffered damage in the Mediterranean Sea on March 3.
- Ukraine allegedly launched sea drones from the Libyan coast to attack the vessel, according to Russia's Transport Ministry.
- All 30 Russian sailors on board were evacuated after the incident.
- The damaged ship is drifting towards the Libyan coast, creating a pollution risk.
- Libya's National Oil Corporation plans to tow the vessel to a Libyan port and has formed an emergency task force.
- An international firm specializing in maritime accident cleanups will assist in managing the situation.
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