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Russian tanker drifts into Libyan waters amid environmental warnings

The Russian tanker damaged in a series of explosions, which has been drifting in the Mediterranean Sea for the past two weeks has entered Libya’s search and rescue zone and is headed towards the country, Italy’s civil protection agency said on Friday.

Since the vessel is now in Libya's waters, any intervention would fall under the Libyan authorities, the agency said. Italy has offered its help if asked.

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