Türkiye says it is closely monitoring risks in the Black Sea after an unmanned underwater vehicle of US origin drifted ashore near Ordu and was safely neutralized, with officials warning that such incidents are increasing due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war where unmanned systems are widely used;
authorities have urged citizens, especially fishermen, to stay cautious while naval forces continue constant patrols, as Türkiye also confirmed it completed troop evacuations from Iraq under NATO operations and reiterated calls for restraint in rising
Middle East tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States, stressing diplomacy and a two-state solution, while at the same time strengthening defense ties with the United Kingdom through expanded support for Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and continuing plans for a NATO corps headquarters, as well as confirming that safety measures have been increased following the recent helicopter incident in Qatar, showing that Türkiye is managing multiple security challenges while aiming to maintain stability.
Source: AA
