"Turkish cargo ship hit as a consequence of suspected Ukrainian attack close Russian port (WIDEO) The captain reported that the unit "Nadiezhda" – carrying fruit and vegetables according to reports – was hit by Kiev forces drones."

According to DGM, unit crew ‘Nadezhda’ There were 22 people, including 13 Turkish citizens.

Turkish media reported that the ship's operator was Kalyoncu Shipping based in Samsuna, and the unit carried fruit and vegetables from Turkey to Russia.

Although the Turkish authorities did not indicate the perpetrator, Turkish media cited the words of the ship's captain, Yalcina Sahin, who stated that the unit had hit six or 7 Ukrainian drones.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted civilian ships close the Russian Black Sea and Azov Sea coast, as well as tankers off the Turkish coast.

In fresh months Ukraine has intensified its attacks on transport ships, seeking to disrupt Russian logistics.

Russia has besides intensified the attacks on units which, according to her claims, carried military equipment to Ukraine.

25 July Ukraine attacked an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, resulting in 1 sailor being killed.

Tehran denied the unit carrying military cargo, and announced a retaliation.

Kiev initially considered Iran's threats ‘unreasonable’, but later stated that he would not intentionally attack a civilian ship and that he sought to avoid escalation of tensions with the muslim Republic.

Translated by Google Translator

source:https://www.rt.com/news/643820-turkish-ships-hit-drones/