Russia Claims LNG Tanker Hit by Ukrainian Drones in Mediterranean
Russia reported that the Arctic Metagaz, an LNG tanker carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas, was hit by Ukrainian drones in the Mediterranean Sea. The explosion resulted in significant damage to the vessel. Ukrainian drones were also reported to have targeted southern Russia.
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: Mediterranean Sea, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian