Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port: British maritime security firm
A drone strike hit a U.S.-owned gas tanker at the Egyptian port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to a second vessel. This incident occurs amidst broader regional tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and various militant groups.
A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday (July 29, 2026), in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East. A statement from Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
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