"We are particularly concerned that the previously agreed upon… (нефть · казахстан · атака)
"We are particularly concerned that the previously agreed upon mechanism for exchanging information regarding civilian vessels entering Black Sea waters to load oil at KTK terminals was deliberately ignored, thereby putting the lives and safety of civilian vessel crews at risk," - stated in a statement released on Sunday.
Consensus
- Two tankers carrying Kazakhstani crude from the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (KTC) were attacked by Ukrainian drones on July 19 during loading operations in the Black Sea.
- The attacks caused a fire that was extinguished with assistance from emergency response teams of KTC.
- No casualties or injuries among KTC staff or subcontractors occurred, and no oil spill took place.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan expressed strong concern over the attacks and called for immediate cessation of hostilities.
- Kazakhstan emphasized that the previously agreed information-sharing mechanism for civilian vessels in the Black Sea was deliberately ignored.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan described the attacks as an unacceptable violation of Kazakhstan's economic interests. — vedomosti
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan called on partner countries to resolutely condemn the attacks and invited all interested parties to develop practical measures, emphasizing that strict adherence to international law is essential to prevent recurrence. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called attacks on KTK ships unacceptable — Ведомости
- Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Concerned Over Breach of Tanker Agreements in the Black Sea — Интерфакс