The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has halted crude oil shipments from its marine terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia, after two tankers were struck by drones.
The consortium confirmed the attacks caused no injuries, but the vessels sustained damage that required an immediate suspension of operations while assessments are underway.
One of the affected tankers remained afloat at the time of reporting.
This incident marks a significant escalation in the targeting of energy infrastructure in the Black Sea region.
The CPC terminal is a critical node for Russian crude exports, handling a substantial volume of the country's seaborne oil trade.
Disruptions here directly impact global supply flows, particularly for markets dependent on Russian crude.