Ukrainian Sea Drones Sank Tanker in Mediterranean, Russia Says

The Arctic Metagaz sank between Libya and Malta after catching fire on March 3, with Moscow labeling the incident ’terrorism‘ and ’piracy' violating norms.

Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Oct. 21, 2025. Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Russia said on March 4 that Ukraine was responsible for sinking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Arctic Metagaz sank between Libya and Malta after catching fire on March 3, the Libyan Ports and Maritime Transport Authority said in an advisory.