Turkey's regional role stories

Aug 3, 2026

Drone strikes hit Turkish-owned cargo ships near a Russian Black Sea Port, injuring three crew members

Two Turkish-owned roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels were struck by drone attacks near Russia's Novorossiysk port in the Black Sea, leaving three crew members seriously injured. Turkey has called on both Russia and Ukraine to ensure safe navigation for commercial shipping in the region.

Aug 3, 2026·9 sources

Jul 30, 2026

Turkey seeks to join new Lebanon security initiative as UN mission concludes

Turkey has expressed interest in participating in a new security arrangement for Lebanon following the anticipated end of the United Nations mission in the country.

Jul 30, 2026·1 source

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▪Türkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria established a joint maritime security initiative to clear stray naval mines in the Black Sea.
▪The Turkish Foreign Ministry warned that escalation in the Black Sea could have multidimensional adverse consequences, including for global food security.
▪In July 2026, the Liberian-flagged LPG tanker Gas Lisbon was struck off Romania's coast, resulting in the death of one crew member.

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