By Peter.
Ukraine launched a daring sea drone strike on one of Russia’s largest oil export terminals Saturday, November 29, 2025, crippling operations hours before Kyiv’s negotiators flew to Washington for ceasefire discussions. The attack, combined with a massive Russian missile barrage on Kyiv that killed three and left 600,000 without power, underscores the fragile truce’s breaking point as both sides escalate.
Caspian Pipeline Consortium Terminal Attacked
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in Novorossiysk—handling 1% of global oil supply (Kazakh crude to Black Sea ports)—sustained “significant damage” from Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels (USVs) at 4:06 a.m. Moscow time (1:06 GMT). Single Mooring Point 2 (SMP-2) was hit, forcing suspension of loadings until drone threats lift. The JV (Chevron, ExxonMobil, Rosneft, KazMunayGas) called it a “terrorist attack,” estimating 1.7M barrels/day impacted. No injuries; repairs ongoing.
Kyiv Under Siege: Russian Missile Barrage Kills 3, Cuts Power to 600K
Russia unleashed 130+ drones and 70+ missiles overnight into Saturday, targeting Kyiv’s energy grid and civilian sites in a “deadly storm” that killed three (including a child) and wounded over 100. Explosions rocked the capital for hours, damaging residential buildings, cars, and infrastructure—leaving 600,000+ without power (500,000 in Kyiv alone). Zelenskyy condemned the “cynical” strikes as targeting civilians, not military sites. Residents like Galyna Bondarenko (media worker) described debris crashing through her home: “There was a piece of debris next to the bed… stuck in the wall.” Natalia Shkoda (43) saw her and her husband’s cars ablaze: “We heard a very loud explosion… When I went outside, I saw it burning.”
Ukraine Strikes Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”
Ukraine’s SBU claimed responsibility for sinking two oil tankers in the Black Sea off Turkey’s coast late Friday, November 28, targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” of sanctioned vessels. The Virage and Kiros (Greek-flagged, 2011/2005 builds) exploded; Virage was hit again Saturday. No casualties; crews rescued. SBU shared drone footage of the strikes. The fleet circumvents Western sanctions on Russian oil.
Peace Talks Timing: Kyiv Team Heads to U.S.
The CPC hit preceded Kyiv’s delegation arrival in Washington for Phase 2 ceasefire negotiations, per Zelenskyy. U.S. plan revisions—addressing European allies’ concerns over concessions to Russia—aim for a final deal. Zelenskyy’s chief of staff was sacked Friday amid corruption probes, complicating talks.
Since the October 10 ceasefire, 352 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire; Russia denies civilian targeting, claiming energy strikes hit military-industrial sites.
The war, triggered by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack (1,200 Israelis killed, 251 hostages), has claimed 69,799 Palestinian lives per Gaza Health Ministry (UN-verified). Tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers dead; millions displaced.
As talks intensify, the Novorossiysk strike—Ukraine’s boldest since the Black Sea Fleet retreat—signals Kyiv’s leverage, but Russia’s response risks truce unraveling. Zelenskyy: “We currently have reports of dozens injured and three killed.” Moscow: “Main targets were energy infrastructure and civilian facilities.”
Winter looms; power outages could cripple Ukraine. Talks or escalation? The chessboard tilts.
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