The White Cliffs of Dover are pictured on July 02, 2024 in Dover, England.
The Ruby (not pictured) is carrying the fertilizer ammonium nitrate.
  • A cargo ship is nearing British waters after causing concern in several European countries.
  • Ruby was loaded with 20,000 metric tons of ammonium nitrate in a Russian port.
  • Lithuania and Malta have barred the ship from docking with its explosive cargo.

A damaged cargo ship carrying potentially explosive cargo from Russia is about to pass through British territorial waters.