An explosion sank a sanctioned Russian cargo ship in the Mediterranean Sea on Monday ... Oboronlogistika had said in a press release on Friday that the vessel, which was formerly called Sparta, was on its way to Vladivostok, in Russia’s far east ...

The incident has been labeled an “act of terrorism” by its owner, Oboronlogistika, a company linked to Russia's Defense Ministry. While no immediate evidence of foul play has

The ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an explosion in the engine room, officials said.