Explosions in Egyptian Mediterranean port blamed on drones in potential spread of war
Ambrey said the strike caused a fire that spread to a second vessel, and Egypt reported no injuries as crews brought the blaze under control.
- 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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