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- Rome maritime authorities warn mariners to avoid the crewless Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz, drifting after a drone attack.
- The vessel carries 900 metric tons of diesel and over 60,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the ship as a "ticking time bomb" while Rome coordinates with Maltese authorities.
- Environmental groups warn of ecological disasters if the tanker sinks, given the area's biodiversity.
