Explosions in Egyptian Mediterranean port blamed on drones in potential spread of war

Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port

While energy facilities in the region have been hit since the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran, its the first time Egypt has come under attack.

Egyptian port hit for first time as US-Iran conflict pulls in more countries

DUBAI — A fire that broke out on two vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday was caused by a drone, according to the Egyptian government.“The situation was handled immediately in accordance with emergency and rapid response plans,” Egypt's oil ministry said.This is the first time Egyptian infrastructure has been struck in the widening war.No party has claimed responsibility for the incident, officials said, which took plac…

US-owned gas tanker catches fire after drone attack at Egypt port

The Egyptian cabinet stated the fire was the result of an attack rather than an accident

Drone hits US-owned gas tanker

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US-Owned Gas Storage Tanker Damaged In Egypt Drone Strike, Fire Spreads To Second LNG Vessel

Image for representation purposes only A drone struck a U.S.-owned floating gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday, causing a fire that spread to another LNG carrier. The attack happened while liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo operations were underway at the port. British maritime security firm Ambrey said the drone hit the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Energos Winter. Three trading sources fa…

Egypt says drone hit two ships at Mediterranean port as attacks on energy infrastructure widen

The unclaimed attack comes as Iran, its Houthi alllies in Yemen and Iraqi militias have widen strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.