Turkey summons Ukraine envoy over attacks on Turkish ships in Black Sea
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Turkey summoned Ukraine's ambassador to Ankara, Nariman Dzhelialov, after a Turkish-operated vessel was hit in the Black Sea off Tuapse on August 26 and a second ship sent to tow it was targeted the next day. The Turkish Foreign Ministry conveyed Ankara's reaction and warned that ensuring safety of life, property, navigation and environment in the Black Sea is imperative.
Key Facts
- The Turkish-operated vessel Lider Bordo Mavi was hit in the Black Sea off Tuapse on August 26, 2026.
- The Lider Kocatepe, sent to tow the damaged ship, was targeted on August 27, 2026.
- Turkey's Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's Ambassador to Ankara, Nariman Dzhelialov, following the incidents.
- During the meeting, Turkish officials conveyed Turkey's reaction and warned that ensuring safety of life, property, navigation and environment in the Black Sea is imperative.
The Attacks
On August 26, 2026, the Turkish-operated vessel Lider Bordo Mavi was hit in the Black Sea off Tuapse. The next day, the Lider Kocatepe, dispatched to tow the damaged ship, was also targeted. Sozcu reported that the Lider Bordo Mavi was struck by a Ukrainian drone near Novorossiysk, injuring five crew members.
Diplomatic Response
Turkey's Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's Ambassador to Ankara, Nariman Dzhelialov, after the incidents. During the meeting, Turkish officials conveyed Turkey's reaction to the attacks. They warned that ensuring safety of life, property, navigation and environment in the Black Sea is imperative. The Turkish Foreign Ministry had previously warned Russia and Ukraine about ensuring navigation safety in the Black Sea.
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Turkey summons Ukraine envoy over attacks on Turkish ships in Black Sea
