US EditionTurkish fighter planes shoot down ‘out of control’ drone near the country’s Black Sea coast
Turkey's Defense Ministry said the drone was shot down to protect navigational safety and prevent harm following recent attacks on vessels near its coast.
- On Monday, Turkey's Defense Ministry said it shot down an `out of control` aerial drone that approached from the Black Sea, with Turkish F-16 fighter planes scrambled after detection.
- Amid recent naval strikes, Ukraine said its naval drones struck two tankers on Nov. 28 and a third vessel was struck Dec. 2 en route to the Turkish port of Sinop.
- The ministry said the object was shot down in a safe area outside populated areas to avoid potential harm, but the statement gave no further details on location or timing.
- Amid warnings the war could spread, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned earlier attacks as threats to navigational safety, life and the environment, while Turkish politicians voiced concern over the war in Ukraine.
- On Nov. 19, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara, an AP photo caption showing their handshake underscored diplomatic engagement amid maritime incidents.
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According to Turkish authorities, the drone was 'out of control' when they shot it down in a safe location in the Black Sea.
Turkey says it downs uncontrolled drone over Black sea
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Turkish fighter planes shoot down 'out of control' drone near the country's Black Sea coast
The Turkish Defense Ministry says it has shot down an “out of control” aerial drone that approached Turkey's airspace from the Black Sea.
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