# Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port 2026-08-08T02:55:18+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A drone struck the US-owned floating storage tanker Energos Winter at Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, sparking a fire that spread to a second vessel, Gaslog Salem, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. Egypt's Petroleum Ministry confirmed a fire but did not mention a drone attack or provide a cause. The incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions after Iran's missile attack on US forces in Jordan and US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq, with Houthis declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. No injuries were reported. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: drone attack, Egypt, gas tanker, Houthi, Maritime security, Middle East conflict Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/drone-hits-us-owned-gas-tanker-at-egypts-mediterranean-port/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/drone-hits-us-owned-gas-tanker-at-egypts-mediterranean-port/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.