A drone attack has struck floating storage tankers at Egypt’s Damietta Port, triggering explosions and fires that have spread between vessels.
The incident marks a significant escalation in security threats to maritime infrastructure in the Mediterranean, with initial assessments pointing to a deliberate strike on energy assets.
The drone reportedly hit the US-owned gas storage tanker Energos Winter, causing a fire that subsequently spread to another vessel, the Gaslog Salem.
Maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed the details, citing an initial assessment of the scene.
Port services provider Inchcape also acknowledged the incident, highlighting the immediate operational disruption at the facility.
This event adds to a growing pattern of attacks on energy infrastructure across the Middle East and North Africa.