Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Turkish officials warned Ukraine to protect civilian shipping after two Turkish-operated vessels were hit, and three crew members were seriously injured in a separate attack.
- On Saturday, Turkiye's Foreign Ministry summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Naryman Dzhelialo to Ankara following two attacks on Turkish-operated vessels in the Black Sea.
- The Lider Bordo Mavi was struck Wednesday off the coast of Tuapse, Russia, followed by a drone attack on the Lider Kocatepe the following day while assisting the first vessel.
- Earlier this month, the Nadezhda cargo ship was hit by a drone near Novorossiysk, injuring three crew members. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated, "They are attacking all commercial shipping without distinction."
- Turkiye maintains its mediator role between Moscow and Kyiv, having sold US-made defense equipment to Ukraine while avoiding Western sanctions on Russia despite the maritime conflict.
- Economic cooperation remains active, as Ukraine ratified a free trade agreement with Turkiye in July, yet consistent transit of Turkish-operated vessels through the Black Sea requires ongoing Ankara pressure for maritime safety.
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