‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands
- Posted on March 16, 2026
- By CNN
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‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands

Maritime authorities have warned mariners to steer clear of a crewless Russian fuel tanker that has been drifting between Italy and Malta for days after an alleged drone attack, prompting fears of an environmental disaster.