Attack on Turkish fishing boat in Black Sea: 1 dead

A Turkish fishing boat, the DURU 67, was attacked in international waters of the Black Sea on June 5, 2026, resulting in its sinking and the death of one fisherman. The Turkish Coast Guard confirmed the incident, stating that the vessel was subjected to an assault while fishing.

Nearby Turkish fishing boat BURAK KAYA responded quickly, rescuing five fishermen from the sinking DURU 67 and heading towards Inebolu. Despite immediate medical attention and transfer to the BURAK KAYA, one of the rescued fishermen succumbed to his severe injuries during the journey.

In response to the incident, the Coast Guard and health teams were mobilized. A military vessel, TCSG-96, carrying 19 medical personnel, including four doctors, departed Inebolu to meet the BURAK KAYA. The transfer of the deceased fisherman's body and the four injured fishermen occurred at 19:20 at the northern border of the Turkish Search and Rescue Region, approximately 115 nautical miles from Inebolu. The Coast Guard vessel is now en route back to Inebolu with the survivors and the deceased.