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Egypt’s Damietta Port Says Operations Ongoing Despite Drone Attack

A container ship sails through Egypt's Damietta Port as normal operations continue after authorities said a fire at the facility was caused by a drone attack, the first such incident in the country since the outbreak of the Middle East war. Photo: Damietta Port Authority/AFP

The authority overseeing the Egyptian port of Damietta said Thursday that its operations were ongoing despite a fire breaking out there the day before that authorities blamed on a drone attack.

“The Damietta Port Authority confirms the continued full operational efficiency of the port, with all terminals and berths experiencing regular vessel arrivals and departures, along with ongoing loading, unloading, and cargo handling of all types,” the Damietta Port Authority said in a statement.

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