The Al-Banna Brigades claimed responsibility Wednesday evening for the attack on a U.S.-owned gas tanker in the port of Damietta, Egypt, according to Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk. The group did not provide details on the method of attack. Egyptian authorities have not commented on the claim.
The Al-Banna Brigades claimed responsibility Wednesday evening for the attack on a U.S.-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, according to Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk. The group did not provide details on the method of attack. Egyptian authorities have not commented on the claim.
The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday evening, at 18:58 Jerusalem, that a drone strike had hit the gas-loading terminal, damaging a U.S.-owned floating tanker and port infrastructure. Egyptian security sources initially denied the strike, attributing a fire to an engine room blaze on an older vessel. Subsequently, maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed that a Greek-owned LNG tanker had been struck by at least one drone, causing a deck fire. Reports also indicated a second vessel was damaged. The claim of responsibility by the Al-Banna Brigades, reported via the Israeli analyst Abu Saleh's platform, has not been independently verified. The group's affiliation remains unspecified.
The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges at strategic maritime infrastructure in the region. Questions remain about the exact nature of the attack, the extent of the damage, and the operational capabilities of the group claiming responsibility.
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