MOSCOW, March 4. /TASS/. A Russian gas carrier was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Transport Ministry reported.

TASS has gathered the key facts about the incident.

- The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz was attacked on March 3 in the Mediterranean Sea.

- The incident occurred in close proximity to the territorial waters of the European Union member state of Malta.

- According to the Transport Ministry, the tanker was en route from the port of Murmansk carrying cargo documented in full compliance with international regulations.