Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
Russia's Transportation Ministry confirmed that a Ukrainian naval drone attacked the Arctic Metagaz LNG tanker near Malta, calling it an 'act of international terrorism and piracy.'
Russia's Transportation Ministry confirmed that a Ukrainian naval drone attacked the Arctic Metagaz LNG tanker near Malta, calling it an 'act of international terrorism and piracy.'
The Arctic Metagaz LNG carrier caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea on March 3 following a reported drone attack, with the vessel under extensive international sanctions.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
June 5, 2026 at 03:29 PMUkraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
June 10, 2026 at 11:43 AMRussia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
June 8, 2026 at 11:23 PMMarine drone self-detonates in Romanian port as Black Sea threat widens - Reuters
Marine drone self-detonates in Romanian port as Black Sea threat widens Reuters
June 5, 2026 at 11:16 AMEU sanctions Iranians over restricting naval traffic in Hormuz - Reuters
EU sanctions Iranians over restricting naval traffic in Hormuz Reuters
June 8, 2026 at 11:04 AMUkraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks - Reuters
Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks Reuters
June 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM