Türkiye has raised alarm over attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea after two Turkish-owned vessels, Yasar and Nadezhda, were reportedly hit by unmanned aerial vehicles. The response came from the country’s Foreign Ministry, which said it is seriously concerned by incidents involving non-military ships.

The case has drawn attention because it involves civilian vessels operating in a region already under heavy strain from the wider conflict around the Black Sea. Ankara’s statement signals growing unease about the risks facing commercial navigation and the safety of crews at sea.

By focusing on the targeting of civilian vessels, Türkiye is highlighting the broader danger to maritime trade routes in the area. Any attack on merchant shipping can deepen uncertainty for shipowners, cargo operators and countries that rely on Black Sea transport links.

The latest incident involving Yasar and Nadezhda is likely to add to pressure for stronger protection of civilian traffic in the Black Sea. For Türkiye, the episode underscores how quickly regional security tensions can spill over into commercial shipping and international maritime movement.