A drone attack has struck a US-owned floating LNG storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, triggering explosions and fires that spread to a second vessel.
The incident, involving the gas storage tanker Energos Winter, marks a significant escalation in security threats to maritime infrastructure in the region.
Multiple wire services, including TASS and FBC News, have confirmed the strike, which occurred late on July 29.
The attack underscores the broadening scope of maritime risks in the Middle East and North Africa.
While recent focus has centered on the Strait of Hormuz, this incident at a major Mediterranean hub highlights vulnerabilities in alternative energy routes.
Brent crude prices retreated slightly in early trading as tanker traffic persisted through conflict zones, but the underlying risk premium remains intact due to the unpredictability of such strikes.