Turkey summons Ukraine envoy over Black Sea ship attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara after Ukrainian strikes targeted Turkish vessels in the Black Sea, a foreign ministry source said.
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AIA source at the Turkish Foreign Ministry said the ministry has summoned Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara following strikes by Ukrainian armed forces that targeted two Turkish ships in the Black Sea.
According to Al-Sharq, Ukrainian Ambassador Nariman Dzhelyal was called to the Turkish Foreign Ministry after attacks on the Turkish-owned vessel "Lider Bordo Mavi" on August 26 near Tuapse, and a subsequent strike on August 27 targeting the "Lider Kocatepe," which had been dispatched to assist the first ship.
The ambassador was informed of Turkey's response to these attacks and warned of the need to ensure the safety of lives, property, maritime navigation, and the environment in the Black Sea.
Ukraine has begun systematically targeting Turkish commercial vessels heading to or from Russia, escalating the security crisis in maritime trade routes and logistics corridors to unprecedented levels. Kyiv's attacks on Turkish commercial ships have resulted in the deaths of Turkish citizens, injuries to dozens, and significant material damage to the vessels.