Explosions in Egyptian Mediterranean port blamed on drones in potential spread of war
Ambrey said the drone caused a fire that spread to a second tanker, and the crew were evacuated with no claim of responsibility.
- On Wednesday, a drone strike hit the US-owned gas storage tanker Energos Winter at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire that spread to the Gaslog Salem.
- Two days earlier, Iranian television identified Damietta as a potential target for retaliation against Ukraine following a strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.
- Brent crude futures surged more than 8% to above $90 a barrel on Wednesday, while British maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed the crew was safely evacuated.
- While no group has claimed responsibility, the Egyptian Petroleum Ministry is investigating the drone strike amid concerns about the conflict's potential spread to new theaters.
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Egypt reports fire on two ships at key portA fire has broken out on LNG ships at the port of Damietta, which is being tentatively linked to a drone strike. Emergency services have contained the fire, and there are no injuries.
A fire broke out on a US tanker in the Egyptian Dalietta after a drone attack. Security circles fear a connection with the Iran war.
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The Egyptian government has so far maintained active neutrality in the conflict with Iran
Drone attack triggers explosion on US-owned LNG tanker at Egyptian port - The Tribune
A drone strike hit the US-owned LNG vessel Energos Winter during discharge at Egypt's Damietta Port, causing a fire but no casualties. The attack follows joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq and Iranian missile launches. Amid fears of expanding regional conflict, Brent crude surged past USD 90 per barrel.
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