Explosions in Egyptian Mediterranean port blamed on drones in potential spread of war
Ambrey said the blast sparked fires on two gas vessels and forced crews to evacuate, while no group has claimed 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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Drone Strikes US-Owned Gas Tanker In Egyptian Port
DAMIETTA, Egypt – On Wednesday evening, an unidentified drone struck a US-owned gas tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port. The attack on the Energos Winter caused a massive fire that quickly spread to another vessel. Emergency teams evacuated the crews safely without injuries, but the incident threatens global energy supplies. This surprising attack occurred at a […] The post Drone Strikes US-Owned Gas Tanker in Egyptian Port first appeared on Chiang …
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