Ukraine Drone Strike Halts Kazakhstan Oil Exports

On December 11, 2025, a Ukraine drone strike targeted the Vladimir Filanovsky oil field in the Caspian Sea. Over 20 wells ceased operation, significantly affecting oil and gas production capabilities.

The attack by Ukraine’s Security Service damaged Russia’s Lukoil subsidiary operations. Kazakhstan reported a production loss of 480,000 tons, with exports rerouted due to pipeline damage. An anonymous SBU source from Ukraine’s Security Service stated, “At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform. As a result of the attack, oil and gas production from more than 20 wells it serves stopped.”

CPC Export Capacity Severely Reduced Post-Attack

The halt affected Kazakhstan’s oil shipments via the CPC, decreasing export capacity. Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry seeks rapid recovery to stabilize the market and maintain supply commitments. For continuous market insights and data on energy, follow IIR Energy.

The disruption highlights vulnerabilities in energy supply chains. Rerouting reduces revenues with potential long-term impacts on energy markets and geopolitical tensions. Immediate steps are needed for infrastructure resilience.

Recurrent CPC Terminal Attacks Spotlight Regional Volatility

Since 2022, the CPC terminal has been attacked thrice, highlighting a volatile region. Past incidents resulted in temporary disruptions and heightened security measures across oil export routes.

Experts from Kanalcoin emphasize the strategic importance of securing pipelines. They predict tighter security measures and potential market shifts, drawing from past trends and data on energy supply interruptions.