Kazakhstan has expressed serious concern over recent incidents in the Black Sea involving attacks on oil tankers heading to the marine terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). The statement was made by Yerlan Zhetybayev, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, DKNews.kz reports.
According to the Foreign Ministry, on January 13, 2026, three tankers en route to the CPC terminal were targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles. The Kazakh side views these attacks as a troubling development that poses risks not only to maritime navigation but also to the stability of international energy supply chains.
In response to the incidents, Kazakhstan held urgent meetings with ambassadors of several European countries. Consultations were also conducted with representatives of the United States and other international partners. During these discussions, Astana emphasized the need for effective and coordinated measures to ensure the security of hydrocarbon transportation, including along key maritime routes, in strict accordance with international law.
The Foreign Ministry underlined that Kazakhstan is not a party to any armed conflict and consistently contributes to strengthening global and European energy security. The country continues to ensure uninterrupted deliveries of energy resources in full compliance with established international norms.
It was also stressed that all tankers involved in the incidents had the necessary permits and were equipped with required identification and navigation systems, confirming that they were operating lawfully and transparently.
According to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, the growing frequency of such incidents points to increasing risks facing international energy infrastructure. In this context, Kazakhstan called on its partners to intensify cooperation and develop joint measures aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
