Russian LNG Tanker Sinks Off Libyan Coast; Russia Blames Ukraine for Attack
Summary
The Russian LNG tanker 'Arctic MegaGas' sank near the Libyan coast after a fire caused by an explosion, with Russia blaming Ukraine for the attack. All crew members were rescued.
Key Points
- A Russian LNG tanker named 'Arctic MegaGas' sank near the Libyan coast after catching fire due to an explosion.
- Russia's Ministry of Transport alleged that the ship was attacked by a Ukrainian naval drone, calling it an act of 'international terrorism and piracy'.
- The tanker was carrying approximately 62,000 metric tons of LNG and was en route from Murmansk, Russia to Port Said, Egypt.
- All 30 crew members aboard the vessel were rescued safely, and the incident did not affect local Libyan oil and gas supplies or port traffic.
