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flag A Russian LNG tanker was attacked by drones in the Mediterranean, causing fires and explosions; all crew were rescued, but the ship is now drifting unmanned near Malta.

flag A Russian LNG tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, was attacked by drones in the Mediterranean on March 3, 2026, leading to a fire, explosions, and loss of propulsion. flag The ship, carrying 100,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas and a crew of 30, was struck 168 nautical miles southeast of Malta in international waters. flag All crew members were rescued, two with serious burns treated in Libya and repatriated to Russia. flag Russia labeled the attack an act of terrorism and a war crime, accusing Ukraine and blaming EU inaction. flag The damaged vessel is now drifting near Malta, prompting safety warnings. flag Conflicting reports about its location and identity have surfaced, but the ship remains unmanned and uncontrolled.

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