Turkey confirms that a cargo ship was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea.
On May 29 local time, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that on the evening of the 28th, a Turkish-owned bulk carrier flying the flag of Vanuatu was attacked by a drone while en route from the Ukrainian port of Odessa to Turkey. The attack resulted in minor injuries to two Turkish crew members. The Turkish Consulate General in Odessa is currently closely monitoring the condition of the injured citizens.
The statement emphasized that the recent escalation of conflict in the Black Sea has brought risks and threats to the region and may have negative implications for Turkey. The Turkish side has expressed concerns to relevant parties at all levels and reiterated warnings to avoid actions that could lead to an uncontrollable escalation of war.
The statement reaffirmed that Turkey's call for maintaining the safety of civilian shipping in the Black Sea and for ending the conflict through negotiations remains valid. Turkey is prepared to develop result-oriented regional measures to prevent escalation and accelerate the peace process. (Reporter: Chen Huihui, CCTV)
On May 28, a Turkish cargo ship was attacked by a drone while traveling from Odessa, Ukraine to Turkey in the Black Sea. Two Turkish crew members were injured in the incident. The Turkish government is monitoring the situation closely and has expressed concerns about escalating tensions in the region, emphasizing the need for measures to ensure maritime safety and prevent further conflict.
- A Turkish cargo ship was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea.
- Two Turkish crew members sustained minor injuries.
- The ship was en route from Odessa, Ukraine to Turkey.
- The Turkish government expressed concerns over escalating tensions in the Black Sea.
- Turkey is prepared to implement regional measures to prevent further escalation.