Egypt says drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port
Egypt's cabinet confirmed that a drone strike ignited a fire on two vessels docked at the Damietta port on Wednesday. The incident involved the US-owned floating storage vessel Energos Winter and the Greek-owned tanker GasLog Salem. Emergency crews extinguished the blaze, and officials report no casualties. Port operations remain at full capacity despite the disruption.
Authorities are investigating the origin of the drone, as no group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack. Ship tracking data shows both affected vessels have since moved offshore. While the source remains unidentified, the event occurs during a period of heightened regional tension involving Iran-backed groups and ongoing strikes across the Middle East.
President Donald Trump indicated awareness of the situation, attributing the act to Iran or its proxies. This attack follows recent joint US and Saudi air strikes against militia groups in Iraq. The broader regional climate remains volatile, with frequent reports of drone activity targeting energy infrastructure. Government officials in Egypt maintain that they are taking specific steps to secure national interests in the wake of this event.
Damietta serves as a major hub for liquefied natural gas in the Mediterranean. Any impact on this facility carries significance for energy logistics. Egypt continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure the safety of infrastructure. Updates will follow as investigators provide more clarity on the tactical details surrounding the drone deployment.