
Turkey Acts After Black Sea–Damaged Ship Runs Aground
The cargo ship Razouk, previously damaged in a reported Black Sea attack, grounded near the Bosphorus on 1 February 2026. Turkey’s coastal safety authority evacuated the captain on 3 February.

The cargo ship Razouk, previously damaged in a reported Black Sea attack, grounded near the Bosphorus on 1 February 2026. Turkey’s coastal safety authority evacuated the captain on 3 February.

The livestock carrier Spiridon II has remained at anchor off Bandırma after Turkey refused to allow unloading due to ear-tag documentation issues. Nearly 2,900 cattle, limited supplies and more than 150 recorded deficiencies have raised serious welfare concerns.
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