A Turkish-flagged fishing vessel, “Duru 67,” has reportedly been attacked in the Black Sea.
According to sea-news.az the incident took place on June 5 west of the Crimean Peninsula, near the coast of Sevastopol.
As a result of the attack, the vessel sank. One crew member was killed, while four others were injured and rescued by a nearby fishing boat, “Burak Kaya.”
A vessel belonging to the Turkish Coast Guard Command, “TCSG-96,” was dispatched to the scene. It retrieved the body of the deceased fisherman and the injured crew members and set course for the port of İnebolu.
Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident and the exact nature of the attack.
