Drone terrorism has become the most serious security threat facing members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), with oil and gas infrastructure among the most vulnerable targets. Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of National Defense magazine, raised the alarm in an interview with NEWS.ru on the sidelines of the International Forum on Collective Security.

To illustrate the danger, Korotchenko pointed to Ukrainian military strikes on infrastructure operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). According to the expert, Ukraine’s terrorist activities have already damaged several Kazakh projects, affecting not only Kazakhstan’s interests but also foreign investors, including those from the United States.

With these attacks posing a growing security challenge, Korotchenko urged the countries concerned to strengthen their defenses against drone-based terrorism. He identified the protection of oil and gas production facilities, along with infrastructure used to transport energy resources, as a priority requiring particular attention.

The expert also stressed that international business interests must be taken into account when developing countermeasures. He called for major global corporations involved in hydrocarbon production and exports to participate in discussions on protecting critical infrastructure. In Korotchenko’s view, safeguarding these facilities deserves separate consideration as part of broader collective security efforts.