Two Turkish Citizens Injured in Drone Attack on Ship Near Ukraine's Chornomorsk Port
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- Two Turkish citizens were injured in a drone attack on a Turkish-owned, Panama-flagged ship off the coast of Chornomorsk, Ukraine.
- Turkey's Foreign Ministry expressed its concern and is closely monitoring the situation of its citizens.
- Ankara reiterated its discomfort with attacks threatening Black Sea interests and regional security, urging all parties to de-escalate tensions.
Two Turkish nationals sustained injuries in a drone attack targeting a Turkish-owned ship flying the Panama flag near Ukraine's Chornomorsk port. The Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident, stating that the injured citizens' conditions are being closely monitored by the Turkish Embassy in Kyiv and the Consulate General in Odesa.
Ankara has conveyed its unease to both Ukrainian and Russian authorities regarding attacks that threaten Turkey's interests and regional security in the Black Sea. The ministry emphasized that ensuring the navigational safety of civilian ships in the region is a primary concern for Turkey.
The statement urged all relevant parties to take measures aimed at reducing tensions in the Black Sea. This incident underscores the ongoing risks to maritime traffic in the conflict zone.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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