Video misattributed as Egyptian drone attack shows Ukrainian drone striking Russian ship

A video that was widely shared as evidence of a drone strike on a U.S.‑owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port has been debunked. Investigations by France 24 revealed that the footage actually shows a Ukrainian drone attacking a Russian ship in the Black Sea, a scene unrelated to the Middle East conflict. The misattributed clip circulated shortly after reports of the alleged attack on the U.S. vessel, leading many social‑media users to believe the incident had occurred in the Red Sea.

The corrected footage, sourced from a Ukrainian drone operator, depicts a small naval vessel in the Black Sea being struck by a missile‑armed drone. Analysts note that the attack aligns with ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, rather than the security concerns in the Mediterranean. The U.S. vessel in question remains operational, and no damage has been reported.

The incident underscores the challenges of verifying online content during periods of heightened geopolitical tension. Fact‑checking organizations continue to monitor and correct misinformation to ensure accurate reporting of events worldwide.