- Turkish RoRo ship was struck by drones in the Black Sea, resulting in injuries to crew members.
- The drone strike injured 4 crew members on the Turkish-owned vessel.
- Turkey has called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure navigational safety in the Black Sea following the drone attack.
- The 22-member crew, including 13 Turkish citizens, was evacuated safely after the attack.
- The condition of 3 of the injured crew members is considered serious.
- A fire broke out in the vessel's superstructure due to the attack, but the crew managed to control it.
- Ukraine has been accused of carrying out the attack, although this has yet to be confirmed.
- The Cameroon-flagged vessel, built in 1978, is owned by Samsun-based Nadezhda Roro and operates on routes between Turkey and Russia.
- The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed serious concern about the targeting of civilian vessels in the Black Sea.
A drone strike on a Turkish-owned RoRo cargo ship, the Nadezhda, near Russia's Novorossiysk port injured four crew members, with three in serious condition. The attack, attributed to Ukraine by some sources, has raised alarms over civilian vessel safety in the Black Sea.27
The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern, stating it was closely monitoring the situation and the health of its citizens. The ministry emphasized the need for Russia and Ukraine to take immediate action to ensure navigational safety in the region, following repeated warnings about the targeting of civilian vessels.3
The Nadezhda, a Cameroon-flagged vessel built in 1978, is operated by Samsun-based Nadezhda Roro and primarily serves routes between Turkey and Russia, including the Samsun–Tuapse route. The drone attack caused a fire in the ship's superstructure, but the crew successfully managed to control the blaze.68
The incident highlights the escalating tensions in the Black Sea, where maritime safety has become increasingly precarious amid ongoing conflicts. Turkey's call for action underscores the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to prevent further attacks on civilian maritime operations.
“We are seriously concerned about the targeting of civilian vessels in the Black Sea despite all of our warnings,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry stated, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
“Three of the four injured are in serious condition; the 22-member crew, including 13 Turkish citizens, was evacuated safely after the fire was controlled. Ankara said it was seriously concerned about the targeting of civilian vessels, while Ukraine was accused of the attack but the claim is unconfirmed.”
