Drone attack damages gas tankers at Egypt's Damietta port

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, an explosion occurred at the port of Damietta in Egypt, causing a fire on two vessels involved in natural gas processing and storage. The Egyptian cabinet officially confirmed on Thursday that the blaze was the result of a drone attack, marking a shift from initial assessments. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

According to maritime security firms and trade sources, the drone strike targeted the U.S.-owned floating storage unit Energos Winter, which was flying the flag of the Marshall Islands. The fire subsequently spread to a second vessel, the Gaslog Salem. While initial reports suggested the Gaslog Salem was Greek-owned and flagged in Bermuda, authorities successfully evacuated both crews, and the ships were moved safely away from the terminal. No injuries were reported, and the fire has been extinguished.

Egyptian officials stated that emergency protocols were enacted immediately to contain the situation. The government is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the attack and has pledged to take necessary measures to protect national security. The incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions following missile strikes on U.S. forces in Jordan.