A Russian LNG tanker sank in the Mediterranean after a fire near Libya, but all 30 crew were rescued.

The Arctic Metagaz, a Russian-flagged LNG tanker, sank in the Mediterranean after catching fire near Libya. All 30 crew members were rescued. The vessel, which is part of Russia's sanctioned shadow fleet, was reportedly on its way from Murmansk to Port Said when it was hit by explosions and caught fire, possibly as a result of a drone attack. Russia accused Ukraine of the attack, but no evidence was presented, and Ukraine made no comment. Malta confirmed that it received a distress signal and assisted in the rescue. The ship was carrying approximately 62,000 metric tons of LNG when last tracked near Malta. The incident is a potential first in an attack on an LNG carrier, raising concerns about maritime security and sanctions evasion.