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The month saw a significant escalation of security threats to energy transit in the Black Sea, with multiple oil tankers targeted by drone attacks. This instability directly impacted Kazakhstan, a major oil producer, which reported a sharp decline in its own production. In response to these dual pressures on supply and transport security, Kazakhstan formally requested assistance from the United States and Europe to help secure its critical oil export routes through the region.
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Jan 14
Drones attack oil tankers in the Black Sea as Kazakhstan asks for helpDrones have attacked three oil tankers in the Black Sea. The tankers were reportedly Greek-owned. Kazakhstan, a major oil producer, has asked the United States and Europe to help secure oil transport routes. This comes as Kazakhstan's own oil production has reportedly fallen by 35%.