Drone Attacks Disrupt Kazakhstan’s Oil Exports

Drone attacks on tankers and infrastructure near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal at Novorossiysk have suspended CPC loadings and prompted Kazakhstan to reduce oil production. The route carries about 80% of Kazakhstan’s crude exports, making the interruption significant for producers, the Kazakh economy, and European buyers including Romania. Kazakhstan attributes the attacks to Ukraine, while Ukraine’s ambassador disputes that attribution; restoration of exports depends on improved security conditions.