A US-sanctioned Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea overnight after an explosion ripped through the engine room, Russia’s foreign ministry confirmed.Two members of the Ursa Major’s crew are still missing after 14 were rescued and brought to Spain on Tuesday morning following the blast.

Russian army cargo ship 'linked to Syria' sinks in Mediterranean after explosion - Ursa Major sank after an explosion with two crew members missing, officials said

A Russian cargo ship called Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea overnight after an explosion ripped through its engine room and two of its crew are still missing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

The Russian cargo ship was thought to be heading to Syria to transport military equipment out of the Tartus naval base.