As attacks on energy infrastructure spread around the Middle East, Egypt reported on Thursday that a drone struck two ships at its Mediterranean port of Damietta.
According to Cairo's state-owned Middle East News Agency, an initial examination revealed that the ships' fire was sparked by a drone attack on Wednesday. The incident has not been attributed to anyone.
According to Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the flames erupted from a storage vessel and a regasification ship.
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“The situation was immediately dealt with in accordance with the approved emergency and rapid response plans through the coordinated efforts of the competent authorities and the on-site firefighting and safety teams,” the ministry said in a statement.
(This is a developing story)
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