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Jul 29, 2026

Fire breaks out on gas tankers at Egypt's Damietta Port following reported drone strike

Two ships used for gas processing and storage caught fire at Egypt's Damietta port, with security sources reporting a drone strike on a US-owned tanker. Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed the fire but did not mention a drone attack or specify a cause, stating no injuries occurred and port operations were expected to resume overnight.

Jul 29, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪No group immediately claimed responsibility for the reported drone strike at Damietta port on July 29, 2026.
  • ▪Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed the fire at Damietta port but made no mention of a drone attack or the cause of the incident in its official statements.
  • ▪While maritime security firms and security sources assessed the blast as a drone strike, there was no official confirmation from Egyptian authorities or the ships' owners.

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Middle EastTerrorism & counterterrorismOil marketEnergy security & geopoliticsShipping & logistics

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