Turkey summons Ukrainian ambassador over attacks on Turkish ships in the Black Sea
31.08.2026 - 09:45
The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador to Ankara, Nariman Dzhelyalov, after attacks on two Turkish vessels in the Black Sea.
This was reported by Anadolu, citing sources in the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
During a meeting at the Foreign Ministry, the Turkish side expressed its protest in connection with the attacks and stressed the need to guarantee the safety of people, property, shipping and the environment in the Black Sea.
Recall that on August 26, the Lider Bordo Mavi vessel, which is under the control of a Turkish company, was attacked near Tuapse.
The next day, the Lider Kocatepe vessel, which was sent to tow the damaged Lider Bordo Mavi, was hit.
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