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Russian LNG Tanker Adrift After Ukrainian Drone Strike

3/14/2026

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The Arctic Metagaz, a Russian LNG tanker, is adrift in the Mediterranean after a Ukrainian drone attack.
The crew has been evacuated.
It is about 30 nautical miles from Linosa, as the Italian navy, a tugboat, and an environmental response vessel monitor the tanker.
Italy aims to prevent the tanker from docking due to safety concerns, and Malta's government is prepared to intervene if necessary.

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Story summary

The Arctic Metagaz, a Russian LNG tanker, is adrift in the Mediterranean after a Ukrainian drone attack.
The crew has been evacuated.
It is about 30 nautical miles from Linosa, as the Italian navy, a tugboat, and an environmental response vessel monitor the tanker.
Italy aims to prevent the tanker from docking due to safety concerns, and Malta's government is prepared to intervene if necessary.