CPC operates the Caspian Trunk Oil Pipeline, which carries oil from western Kazakhstan and Russia to marine terminals near Novorossiysk for further export.
The drones hit the terminal's remote berthing facility.
“Further operation of SPM-2 is not possible,” the release states.
The management of the seaport in Novorossiysk ordered to stop all operations at the facility, tankers were diverted outside the CPC water area. There were no injuries among CPC personnel or contractors, the company claims. They also deny that oil entered the sea.
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Since the beginning of 2024, Ukraine has intensified attacks on oil infrastructure in Russia. Head of Ukrainian State Vladimir Zelensky noted that Ukraine is forced to respond by launching strikes in response to Russian air attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
The night attack on the port in Novorossiysk on November 14 was previously reported by the operational headquarters Krasnodar region And Media. Reuters, citing two industry sources, noted that the Russian port stopped oil exports.
