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Turkey summons Ukraine ambassador after drone hits Turkish ships

8/29/2026

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Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador Naryman Dzhelialov after two Turkish-operated vessels were hit by drones off Tuapse, Russia.
Lider Bordo Mavi was struck on Aug. 26 by three drones, igniting a fire and injuring five crew members.
Lider Kocatepe was dispatched the next day, also hit, and returned to Samsun with material damage.
Turkey warned that lives, property, navigation and the marine environment must be protected.

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Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador Naryman Dzhelialov after two Turkish-operated vessels were hit by drones off Tuapse, Russia.
Lider Bordo Mavi was struck on Aug. 26 by three drones, igniting a fire and injuring five crew members.
Lider Kocatepe was dispatched the next day, also hit, and returned to Samsun with material damage.
Turkey warned that lives, property, navigation and the marine environment must be protected.