Turkiye summons Ukraine's ambassador after Black Sea vessel attacks
Turkiye has summoned Ukraine's ambassador following two attacks this week on Turkish-operated vessels linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. The incidents took place in the Black Sea.
Turkiye's foreign ministry has called in Ukraine's ambassador to seek an explanation after two Turkish-operated ships were struck this week amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Both incidents occurred in the Black Sea, a waterway that has repeatedly seen disruptions since the conflict began.
The Black Sea has become a flashpoint where commercial shipping and civilian vessels face recurring risks tied to the war. Turkiye, which borders the sea and controls key maritime straits, has consistently voiced concern over how the fighting affects regional security and trade routes.
No detailed information has yet been released about which side's forces were responsible for the strikes, nor is it known whether there were any casualties among the vessels' crews. The decision to summon Ukraine's ambassador signals that Ankara is seeking an official account of the events from Kyiv.
Turkiye has long sought to position itself as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine while maintaining economic and diplomatic ties with both sides. Attacks affecting Turkish-operated vessels could complicate this balancing act and add strain to relations with Kyiv.
