The Egyptian cabinet officially confirmed on Thursday that a drone strike caused a fire aboard two gas vessels docked at the Mediterranean port of Damietta. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, was initially subject to investigation but has now been categorized by authorities as a deliberate attack rather than an industrial accident or technical failure.

Following the confirmation, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly addressed the potential impact on the nation's energy infrastructure. According to reports, the Prime Minister assured the public that the government has already secured alternative energy sources to cover domestic needs and prevent supply disruptions resulting from the damage.

As of now, the investigation into the origin and perpetrators of the drone strike remains ongoing. There has been no claim of responsibility from any militant group or foreign entity regarding the attack. While NDTV focused on the confirmation of the cause of the fire, Middle East Eye emphasized the government's contingency planning and energy security measures in the wake of the event. Both outlets agree that the fire was the result of a drone, though they differ slightly in their focus: one prioritizes the security breach, while the other prioritizes the economic and logistical response.