Energy Security

Drone attack takes out key Russian facility handling Kazakh oil exports to Europe

Operator still assessing extent of damage as oil now flowing through pumping stations nearby at reduced rate

A firefighting drill at the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping facility in Russia that is operated by Caspian Pipeline Consortium — A firefighting drill at the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping facility in Russia that is operated by Caspian Pipeline ConsortiumPhoto: CASPIAN PIPELINE CONSORTIUM

Vladimir Afanasiev

European Correspondent

Published 17 February 2025, 10:55Updated 19 February 2025, 13:39

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