US-Owned LNG Storage Facility Struck by Drone in Egypt

A US-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta was struck by a drone, Reuters reported on the 29th local time, citing British maritime security firm Ambrey.

Port services provider Inchcape also stated in a separate message that fires broke out on two gas tankers at the port of Damietta.

According to industry sources, a drone struck the floating storage tanker Energos Winter, causing a fire that subsequently spread to another vessel, the GasLog Salem.

Other security sources also confirmed that the explosion was caused by a drone attack.

Ambrey reported that the crew members were evacuated and the fire has been brought under control.

No group or faction has yet claimed responsibility for the incident.
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