Türkiye calls in Ukraine envoy after Black Sea vessel strikes
Ankara summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after two Turkish-operated ships were hit in the Black Sea this week, according to Turkish officials.
Türkiye summoned Ukraine’s ambassador on Friday after two Turkish-operated vessels were struck in the Black Sea during the war between Russia and Ukraine, officials said. The move followed separate attacks on ships linked to Turkish operators this week.
The foreign ministry said the incidents raised concerns about the safety of navigation in the waterway, which remains a key route for regional trade and grain shipments. Turkish authorities have not publicly detailed the damage or said who they believe was responsible.
The summons came as fighting in and around the Black Sea continues to affect commercial shipping far from the front lines. Türkiye has sought to keep maritime traffic moving while balancing ties with both Kyiv and Moscow.
The Black Sea has been a recurring flashpoint since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with shipping lanes and port infrastructure repeatedly exposed to the conflict.
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