Moscow Blames Ukraine for Strikes on Oil Tankers at Caspian Pipeline Consortium Terminal in Novorossiysk
Kazakhstan said the attacks threatened global energy security and halted crude loading at the terminal after fires on civilian tankers and 22 crew evacuations.
- In four days, drones attacked four tankers loading crude oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium marine terminal in the Black Sea, forcing the suspension of loading operations pending a full assessment.
- The CPC route handles around 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports and more than 1% of global oil supply, transporting crude from major fields including Tengiz, Kashagan and Karachaganak to Novorossiysk.
- Attacks began Friday with The Nordic Zenith, followed by ASIA and NISSOS IOS on Sunday; on Monday, a strike on Cameroon-flagged tanker NELSA forced the evacuation of 22 crew members.
- Kazakhstan's foreign and energy ministries condemned the strikes as a "deliberate" breach of international procedures, while Astana demands the attacks cease and reserves the right to seek compensation.
- CPC stated the strikes represent the "fifth act of direct aggression" against a civilian facility protected by law, while prolonged disruptions could reduce export revenues and pressure Kazakhstan's budget.
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