The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern following the attack on a vessel belonging to a Turkish company that occurred in the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk. According to information released by "European Pravda," the incident happened on December 12, when Russian forces struck the ship under a foreign flag.
The attack on the port of Chornomorsk, which resulted in damage to the vessel, "reflects the validity of our previously expressed concerns regarding the escalation of the conflict in the Black Sea and poses a threat to maritime safety." The Turkish Consulate General in Odesa is closely monitoring the situation and providing necessary support to the citizens of the country.
Turkey's Reaction
The Turkish ministry's statement emphasized that "it is extremely important for the war between Russia and Ukraine to be ended as soon as possible." The Turkish authorities highlighted the need to reach agreements to prevent further strikes that could threaten energy and port infrastructure.
Information about the Damaged Vessel
The operator "Cenk Denizcilik" confirmed that the affected vessel is the "M/V CENK T," which operates between the Turkish port of Karasu and Odesa. Preliminary reports indicate that no Turkish citizens were harmed during the attack.
This incident has become part of a series of attacks by Russian forces on vessels in the Black Sea, raising concerns among international observers. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described these attacks as a "worrisome escalation" of the conflict in the region.
