Türkiye summons Ukraine's ambassador over attacks on Turkish-operated ships

The incidents, which raise concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the region, involved the vessel Lider Bordo Mavi being struck off the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse on August 26. The next day, the Lider Kocatepe, dispatched to tow the damaged ship, was also targeted. Turkish officials conveyed their concerns to the ambassador during a meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Ankara.