Ukraine Conducts Naval Drone Strikes Against Russian Fleet in Libya

• •Ukraine has deployed over 200 military personnel in Libya to conduct drone strikes against Russia.
• •The Arctic Metagaz, a Russian LNG carrier, was attacked by Ukrainian naval drones on March 4, 2026.
• •The military presence in Libya is based on an agreement for training and potential arms cooperation signed in October 2025.

Ukraine has reportedly deployed over 200 military personnel to western Libya, collaborating with the Tripoli government to conduct maritime drone strikes against Russian-linked vessels. The Ukrainian forces, based primarily at the Misrata airbase and near the Mellitah Oil and Gas Complex, have executed at least two drone attacks, including a strike on the Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz on March 4, 2026. This military presence stems from an agreement signed in October 2025, allowing Ukraine to train Libyan forces and potentially invest in the energy sector. The strikes are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to counter Russian influence in the region, which includes a military presence by Russia's Africa Corps supporting General Khalifa Haftar. The Libyan government has not publicly confirmed Ukraine's military presence, and Ukrainian officials have not responded to inquiries regarding these operations.