Turkey urges Ukraine and Russia to protect Black Sea shipping after vessel attacks
Turkey expressed "serious concern" that Russia's war against Ukraine is increasingly affecting civilian shipping in the Black Sea and called for immediate steps to ensure maritime safety, Reuters reported on Aug. 4.
Turkey has expressed serious concern over recent drone attacks on two Turkish civilian vessels near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, with three crew members seriously injured. The attack occurred on the evening of August 3, 2024. Foreign Minister stated that Turkey is closely monitoring the condition of its citizens in the Black Sea.
The ministry emphasized that the safety of Turkish citizens remains its highest priority and called for immediate prevention measures to avoid further escalation that could have multidimensional negative consequences, including food security issues. Turkey urged Ukraine and Russia to take immediate steps to ensure maritime safety in the region.
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