- Cairo said an initial investigation found that a drone attack Wednesday caused a fire onboard the ships, according to the state owned Middle East News Agency.
- The unclaimed attack comes as Iran, its Houthi allies in Yemen and Iraqi militias have widen strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.
Egypt's Port of Damietta was the site of a drone attack on Wednesday, damaging the Energos Winter floating storage and regasification unit and the GasLog Salem LNG tanker. The incident, reported by the state-owned Middle East News Agency, resulted in a fire onboard the vessels.1
The attack was swiftly managed by local authorities, who implemented emergency response plans with the help of on-site firefighting teams. The situation was contained without further incident, showcasing the preparedness of the port's safety protocols.
This unclaimed strike is part of a broader trend, as Iran and its allied groups, including the Houthi forces in Yemen and various Iraqi militias, have intensified their assaults on energy infrastructure throughout the region. The escalation raises concerns about the security of vital energy supplies and the potential for further conflict in the Mediterranean and beyond.2
As tensions rise, the international community is closely monitoring the situation, particularly given the strategic importance of the Port of Damietta in the global energy market.
“An initial investigation by Cairo indicates that the drone attack occurred Wednesday, causing a fire on the ships, according to the state-owned Middle East News Agency. This unclaimed attack is part of a broader trend, as Iran, its Houthi allies in Yemen, and Iraqi militias have intensified strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.”
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