Ukrainian Secret Unit Strikes Russian Oil Tanker Off Libya Coast
A clandestine Ukrainian military unit conducted a sea drone attack on the Russian-flagged tanker Arctic Metagaz in western Libyan waters, according to reports on April 9, 2026. The tanker, carrying 61,000 tons of liquefied natural gas and operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet to bypass sanctions, exploded and caught fire. Libyan officials confirmed the crew was safely evacuated. Kyiv stated the operation targets the revenue streams used by Moscow to fund its invasion.
Date: April 9, 2026
Location: Libya
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent