CORRECTION-MALTA-LIBYA-ITALY-UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-TANKER
CORRECTION / This aerial photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows the wreck of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier Arctic Metagaz, which is adrift between Malta and Lampedusa. The vessel, which was hit by "sudden explosions followed by a massive fire" according to Libyan port authority, was sanctioned by the United States and the European Union for being one of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of ageing tankers that carry its oil and gas around the world, skirting Western restrictions. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of having carried out a "terrorist attack" on the Arctic Metagaz. All 30 crew members were rescued, Moscow said. (Photo by Miguela XUEREB / Newsbook Malta / AFP) / The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Miguela XUEREB has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: Photographer's byline : Miguela XUEREB instead of Matthew XUEREB. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.
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