The claim comes after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking a Russian shadow fleet tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, off the coast of Libya on March 3. Ukraine has stationed hundreds of troops in Libya, RFI reported, citing "highly informed" Libyan sources. The Ukrainian military is also responsible for striking the Arctic Metagaz with naval drones, according to RFI. Libyan and Ukrainian troops also liaise with one another at the headquarters of the Libyan military's 111th Brigade, located en route to Tripoli Airport. Earlier, in December 2025, Kyiv struck a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time.

Source: Libya Today April 03, 2026 19:32 UTC