Black Sea Attacks Threaten Turkish-Linked Shipping and Trade
Nearly 300 ships were hit during a month in July and August, while 43 Turkish-linked vessels have been targeted since 2022.
Key takeaways
- Bloomberg HT reports 43 Turkish-linked ships have been targeted in the Black Sea since February 2022.
- Thirty-five commercial vessels were hit in July 2026, according to Bloomberg HT.
Nearly 300 civilian and military ships were hit in the Black Sea during one month in July and August 2026, as Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks, Bloomberg HT reported. Thirty-five commercial vessels were struck in July.
Since February 2022, 43 Turkish-linked ships have been targeted in the region. Bloomberg HT defines these as Turkish-owned, Turkish-operated or Turkish-flagged vessels.
Attacks have made trade in grain, animal-feed ingredients, vegetable oils, coal, steel products, fertilizer and oil more difficult. Turkey is particularly exposed because of its trade with the region, the report said.
This article was produced with the help of AI technology. Based on reporting by the outlets listed above.
