On August 4, local time, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that two Turkish civilian ships were attacked by drones after departing from Russia's Novorossiysk port on the evening of August 3, and the people on board were injured. The statement said that the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply concerned about the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the Black Sea region and its impact on civilian ships. The statement also warned that if preventive measures are not taken, the escalation of the situation in the Black Sea will have many negative effects, including food security issues. The statement called on all parties concerned, particularly the warring parties, to urgently take concrete measures to ensure the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

On August 4, local time, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that two Turkish civilian ships were attacked by drones after departing from Russia's Novorossiysk port on the evening of August 3, and the people on board were injured. The statement said that the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply concerned about the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the Black Sea region and its impact on civilian ships. The statement also warned that if preventive measures are not taken, the escalation of the situation in the Black Sea will have many negative effects, including food security issues. The statement called on all parties concerned, particularly the warring parties, to urgently take concrete measures to ensure the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.