Russian Foreign Ministry officials accused Ukraine of conducting… (мид · захаров · атака)
Russian Foreign Ministry officials accused Ukraine of conducting drone attacks on oil tankers at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (KTC) terminal in Novorossiysk between July 17 and 20, claiming it was an act of aggression aimed at destabilizing global oil markets. The attacks targeted vessels during loading operations, causing damage but no casualties or oil spills.
Consensus
- The attacks occurred on multiple tankers at the KTC marine terminal in Novorossiysk between July 17 and 20.
- The attacks were carried out using drones during loading operations at quays VPU-1 and VPU-3.
- Several vessels were damaged, but there were no casualties or oil spills.
- The KTC vessels flew foreign flags and had international crews on board.
- Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks and attributed them to Ukraine.
- The Russian MFA stated that this was the fifth attack on a civilian object protected under international law.
- The Russian MFA claimed these actions were intended to destabilize global oil markets.
- The Russian MFA expressed solidarity with Kazakhstan’s position on the matter.
Points of divergence
- MIID Russia labeled the attacks as a 'terrorist act' and explicitly referred to the 'Kyiv Nazi regime'. — kommersant
- On July 19, two tankers (Asia) were attacked with fire resulting; on July 20, tanker NELSA was hit, leading to evacuation of its international crew and damage to the hull. — vedomosti
- Kazakh authorities reported attacks on tankers ASIA, NISSOS IOS, Nordic Zenith, and NELSA; Russian MFA cited 'Tengizshel Oil' and 'KazMunayGaz' companies. — kommersant
- The fire from the July 19 attack was extinguished with assistance from emergency response teams of KTC, and on July 20, the NELSA tanker's crew (22 people) were evacuated by tugs. — vedomosti
- The Russian MFA stated that countries providing military and financial aid to Ukraine are among KTC’s member states. — kommersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry Condemns Strikes on KTK Facilities in Novorossiysk — Интерфакс
- Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses Ukraine of Attacks on Oil Tankers in the Black Sea — Коммерсантъ
- Zakharova calls the attack on KTK an attempt to destabilize the global oil market — Ведомости
- Russian Foreign Ministry Calls for International Assessment of Kyiv's Attacks on KTK Maritime Terminal — Вести