Turkish Cargo Ship Hit by Drone in Novorossiysk; NATO Member Turkiye Calls for Black Sea Safe Passage

A drone struck a Turkish cargo ship in Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, seriously injuring three crew members. All 22 aboard were evacuated. NATO member Turkiye called on Moscow and Kyiv to ensure safe passage in the Black Sea, citing serious concern about targeting civilians. The strike draws a NATO-aligned state directly into the conflict's maritime escalation.