par energy_isere » Aujourd’hui, 13:47
Les Ukrainiens ont réussi une attaque par drone d'une plate forme pétrolière jusqu'en mer Caspienne !
Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Oil Platform in Caspian Sea
By Michael Kern - Dec 11, 2025
In a significant expansion of its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s security services executed a long-range drone strike on a major offshore oil field in the Caspian Sea, effectively halting production at a key Lukoil facility.
The attack on Dec. 11 marks the first time Kyiv has targeted hydrocarbon extraction assets in the Caspian region, a development that signals a new phase in the targeting of Russia’s economic lifelines and raises questions regarding the security of energy corridors previously considered beyond the reach of the conflict.
Deep Strike Capabilities Expand Reach
The operation, carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), reportedly targeted the Vladimir Filanovsky field, situated in the northern sector of the Caspian Sea. According to SBU sources, four drones successfully struck the offshore platform, forcing the suspension of oil and gas production from more than 20 wells servicing the facility.
"At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform," an SBU source told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity. "As a result of the attack, oil and gas production from more than 20 wells it serves stopped."
The strike was reportedly executed by the SBU's "Alpha" special operations unit. This incident represents a strategic shift for Ukraine. While Kyiv has frequently targeted oil refineries and storage depots deep within Russian territory, hitting an offshore production platform in the Caspian Sea, hundreds of miles from the frontline, demonstrates a growing capacity to project force against critical upstream assets.
The Vladimir Filanovsky field is a jewel in the crown of Russia's post-Soviet energy sector. Discovered by Lukoil in 2005 and brought online in 2016, it is considered the largest oil discovery in Russia in decades, holding estimated reserves of 129 million tons of oil and 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
Geopolitical Ripples in the Caspian Basin
The attack places the Caspian Sea, a vital artery for global energy markets, directly into the crosshairs of the widening war. The region serves as a crucial hub not only for Russian output but also for Central Asian energy exports.
Industry analysts note that the targeting of the Filanovsky field carries significant implications for regional energy logistics. The field's output is typically exported via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). The CPC pipeline is a critical piece of global energy infrastructure that transports crude oil from fields in western Kazakhstan, operated by Western majors including Chevron and ExxonMobil, through Russia to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
While the strike specifically targeted Russian-owned infrastructure, activity in this zone introduces new risks for the CPC route. Any disruption to the CPC, which handles approximately 1% of global oil supply, could trigger volatility in international markets.
"The SBU continues successful operations against Russia’s oil and gas industry, continually expanding the geography," the SBU source stated. "The Caspian Sea is another reminder that every enterprise supporting Russia’s war effort is a legitimate target—no matter where it is located."
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https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/U ... n-Sea.htmlLes Ukrainiens ont réussi une attaque par drone d'une plate forme pétrolière jusqu'en mer Caspienne !
[quote][b][size=110] Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Oil Platform in Caspian Sea[/size][/b]
By Michael Kern - Dec 11, 2025
In a significant expansion of its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s security services executed a long-range drone strike on a major offshore oil field in the Caspian Sea, effectively halting production at a key Lukoil facility.
The attack on Dec. 11 marks the first time Kyiv has targeted hydrocarbon extraction assets in the Caspian region, a development that signals a new phase in the targeting of Russia’s economic lifelines and raises questions regarding the security of energy corridors previously considered beyond the reach of the conflict.
[b]Deep Strike Capabilities Expand Reach[/b]
The operation, carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), reportedly targeted the Vladimir Filanovsky field, situated in the northern sector of the Caspian Sea. According to SBU sources, four drones successfully struck the offshore platform, forcing the suspension of oil and gas production from more than 20 wells servicing the facility.
"At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform," an SBU source told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity. "As a result of the attack, oil and gas production from more than 20 wells it serves stopped."
The strike was reportedly executed by the SBU's "Alpha" special operations unit. This incident represents a strategic shift for Ukraine. While Kyiv has frequently targeted oil refineries and storage depots deep within Russian territory, hitting an offshore production platform in the Caspian Sea, hundreds of miles from the frontline, demonstrates a growing capacity to project force against critical upstream assets.
The Vladimir Filanovsky field is a jewel in the crown of Russia's post-Soviet energy sector. Discovered by Lukoil in 2005 and brought online in 2016, it is considered the largest oil discovery in Russia in decades, holding estimated reserves of 129 million tons of oil and 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
[b]Geopolitical Ripples in the Caspian Basin[/b]
The attack places the Caspian Sea, a vital artery for global energy markets, directly into the crosshairs of the widening war. The region serves as a crucial hub not only for Russian output but also for Central Asian energy exports.
Industry analysts note that the targeting of the Filanovsky field carries significant implications for regional energy logistics. The field's output is typically exported via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). The CPC pipeline is a critical piece of global energy infrastructure that transports crude oil from fields in western Kazakhstan, operated by Western majors including Chevron and ExxonMobil, through Russia to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
While the strike specifically targeted Russian-owned infrastructure, activity in this zone introduces new risks for the CPC route. Any disruption to the CPC, which handles approximately 1% of global oil supply, could trigger volatility in international markets.
"The SBU continues successful operations against Russia’s oil and gas industry, continually expanding the geography," the SBU source stated. "The Caspian Sea is another reminder that every enterprise supporting Russia’s war effort is a legitimate target—no matter where it is located."
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https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Ukraine-Strikes-Key-Russian-Oil-Platform-in-Caspian-Sea.html