By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Mohamed EzzLONDON/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East.A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.

A drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, citing an

According to a Reuters report citing two security sources, the incident may have been caused by drones targeting Egyptian gas storage tankers.

Authorities say fire is under control but stay silent on reports of a drone collision