Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a recent Ukrainian drone attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), labeling it “yet another deliberate attack” against critical energy infrastructure. In a statement, Astana emphasized that the Novorossiysk terminal is an exclusively civilian facility whose operations are protected by international law and therefore should not be targeted.

The strike damaged one CPC berth beyond repair, forcing cargo operations to halt immediately following reports from security services who acknowledged similar strikes on Russian pipeline infrastructure earlier this year. While Kiev has yet to officially claim responsibility, the attack was attributed to Ukrainian drones in preliminary assessments.

This incident marks the third such drone attack on CPC infrastructure since February 2025, disrupting oil exports that are vital for Kazakhstan’s economy. The consortium, which includes international shareholders like Chevron and ExxonMobil, operates a pipeline crucial to Europe and Asia energy supplies, running from Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field through Russia to Novorossiysk.

Personnel evacuated after air-raid sirens reportedly sought shelter following the strike on the administrative building of CPC’s marine terminal. Despite initial cargo suspensions, CPC indicated the damage was contained to a single berth and that operations have since recovered. Speaking from Kazakhstan’s perspective, Foreign Ministry spokesman Aibek Smadiyarov stressed the importance of global energy stability, urging Kiev to prevent further disruptions.

The attack adds another layer to an ongoing conflict where Ukraine has intensified strikes against Russian oil assets in an effort to impact Moscow’s exports capabilities and energy security.