environment
Damaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas floats into Libyan waters
Fears of ecological disaster as vessel continues to drift after being struck by suspected drone attack
TL;DR
- A damaged Russian tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, carrying liquified natural gas, is now in Libyan waters.
- The tanker was struck by a suspected drone attack near Maltese waters, causing a large hole.
- Mediterranean nations expressed concerns about an imminent and serious risk of a major ecological disaster.
- The vessel carries approximately 90 tonnes of heavy oil or diesel, with a potential risk of gas dispersion.
- Russia's transport ministry claimed the vessel was attacked by Ukrainian naval drones launched from the Libyan coast.