Footage reveals a Russian vessel moments earlier than it sank, having reportedly skilled an explosion within the engine room.

The ship was filmed tilting dangerously to at least one aspect because it drifted by means of the Mediterranean. Its final sign got here at 10.04 pm GMT on 23 December.

Ursa Main – the identify of the cargo ship – had a historical past of transporting heavy army tools and was underneath sanctions.

The vessel sank between Spain and Algeria. Two sailors died and 14 had been rescued by Spanish forces.

An investigation has been launched to find why the vessel sank.