Four tankers loading crude oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal in the Black Sea were struck by drones over a four-day period, according to reports from Euronews.
The attacks targeted vessels transporting Kazakhstan's oil, prompting strong condemnation from Astana, which has warned that the strikes threaten critical energy infrastructure and export flows.
The CPC route is the lifeline for Kazakhstan's energy sector, carrying approximately 80% of the country's oil exports.
The CPC route is the lifeline for Kazakhstan's energy sector, carrying approximately 80% of the country's oil exports.
Disruptions to this corridor directly impact global supply chains, particularly for buyers in Europe and Asia who rely on consistent deliveries from Central Asia.
The frequency of the attacks—four strikes in four days—signals an intensification of the campaign against energy infrastructure in the region, raising immediate concerns for shipping safety and insurance premiums in the Black Sea.
This development follows a broader pattern of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian oil facilities and tankers, as noted in recent Handelsavisen coverage.