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2025-12-13 02:33:14
On December 12 local time, the Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the attack on the port of Chernomosk, Ukraine, stating that a vessel flying a foreign flag but belonging to a Turkish company was damaged in the attack. The incident highlights the risks to regional maritime security and freedom of navigation posed by the spread of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the Black Sea. Preliminary information indicates that the crew has been successfully evacuated, and no Turkish citizens were injured in the incident. The Turkish Consulate General in Odessa is closely monitoring the situation. Turkey reiterated that the Russia-Ukraine conflict should end as soon as possible and called on all parties to reach a consensus on ensuring navigation safety in the Black Sea and to suspend attacks on energy and port infrastructure to avoid further escalation of the situation.
