Egyptian Navy celebrates 59th anniversary commemorating sinking “Eilat” destroyer

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The Egyptian Navy marked the 59th anniversary of the sinking of the Israeli destroyer Eilat by Egyptian naval forces on October 21, 1967, off Port Said. The commemoration highlighted the event as a milestone in naval warfare.

The Egyptian Navy celebrated its 59th anniversary, commemorating October 21, 1967, the day Egyptian naval forces changed the concepts of naval warfare worldwide by successfully sinking the Israeli destroyer Eilat off the coast of the city of Port Said. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, held to mark the occasion, Commander … The post Egyptian Navy celebrates 59th anniversary commemorating sinking “Eilat” destroyer appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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