Turkey summons Ukrainian ambassador regarding Black Sea attacks

Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkiye has been summoned to Ankara following two attacks on Turkish-operated vessels in the Black Sea. The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed concerns over the need to protect navigation and environmental safety. The incidents involve the Lider Bordo Mavi, which was struck off the Russian coast, and the Lider Kocatepe, targeted by a drone while assisting. Turkey has called for an end to attacks on civilian shipping amid escalating risks in the region since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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