Kazakhstan has issued a strong condemnation of recent drone attacks on civilian vessels carrying oil via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Black Sea. The attacks occurred on July 17th and 19th, prompting the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs to respond. Kazakhstan views these attacks as a direct threat to its economic interests, characterizing them as “unacceptable”. Officials believe the attacks deliberately attempt to disrupt legitimate international trade and broader global stability. The CPC infrastructure is critical for transporting Kazakh oil to international markets. The Kazakh government has not yet attributed the attacks to a specific group, but emphasized the need to ensure continued safe passage for vessels. This incident raises concerns about the security of critical energy infrastructure in the region.