A fire that broke out on two vessels at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday was caused by a drone, according to the Egyptian government.

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