A Russian tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, is drifting in the Mediterranean with a significant risk of causing an ecological disaster due to a gaping hole and no crew. Italian officials have labeled it an 'environmental bomb' and are monitoring its movement towards Libya. The tanker, previously damaged in a suspected drone attack, carries large quantities of liquid natural gas, fuel oil, and diesel. Concerns are raised about potential spills and pollution in a sensitive ecological area.