Russia Claims Ukrainian Drone Boat Attacked Russian Gas Transport Ship in the Mediterranean
The Russian Ministry of Transport reported on March 4 that a Ukrainian unmanned boat attacked the Russian "Arctic LNG" transport vessel in the Mediterranean Sea. The incident occurred on March 3, near the territorial waters of Malta. All 30 Russian crew members on board were rescued.
The Russian side stated that the ship was carrying cargo that complied with all international regulations and had departed from the port of Murmansk. The attack was carried out by a Ukrainian unmanned boat launched from the coast of Libya.
The Russian side has classified this incident as international terrorism and piracy. (CCTV reporter Wang Xinjun)
A Ukrainian drone boat attacked the Russian gas transport ship 'Arctic LNG' in the Mediterranean Sea on March 3, near Malta. All 30 Russian crew members were rescued. The Russian government has labeled the incident as international terrorism and piracy, claiming the drone was launched from the Libyan coast.
- Ukrainian drone boat attacked the Russian gas transport ship 'Arctic LNG' on March 3.
- The incident occurred near Malta in the Mediterranean Sea.
- All 30 Russian crew members were rescued.
- The Russian side classified the attack as international terrorism and piracy.
- The drone was launched from the Libyan coast.