The Egyptian cabinet has confirmed that a drone attack caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at the Mediterranean port of Damietta.
The government's statement on Thursday provided the first official attribution for the blaze, which erupted the previous day and spread between the vessels.
The incident involves the US-owned floating LNG storage vessel Energos Winter, which was struck before the fire spread to a second tanker.
The confirmation marks a significant escalation in security threats to maritime infrastructure in the region, raising immediate concerns about the safety of energy assets in Egyptian waters.
Traders are monitoring the situation for potential disruptions to LNG flows and shipping routes through the Mediterranean.
While the immediate impact on global supply remains unclear, the attack underscores the growing vulnerability of energy infrastructure to asymmetric threats.
Brent crude and natural gas prices are being watched for any risk premium as markets assess the broader implications for regional security.