That intersection was underscored days later when Ankara shot down an unidentified drone near its airspace

Together, the incidents suggest the #BlackSea is shifting from a contested transit zone into a widening front, testing #Turkey’s push for de-escalation and maritime stability
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Only two vessels from the Russian ghost fleet were targeted by #Ukraine on 29 November. 5/5

This event is linked to the attack on the Russian vessel MIDVOLGA-2 in #Turkiye's exclusive economic zone on 2 December. 4/5
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The Ukrainian Security Service (#SBU) stated that "none of the SBU's Sea Baby drone systems entered Romanian territorial waters" and that "#Ukraine strictly adheres to international law, does not violate international borders and treats its partners with respect". 3/5
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On December 3, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said it had neutralized a floating object that was “threatening navigation in the Black Sea” near the Romanian coast. This object was believed to be a “Sea Baby” naval drone. 2/5

No group has claimed responsibility for the recent drone attack on Khor Mor gas field, but #KRG officials point to 🇮🇷 #Iran backed militias, especially #PMF, as likely culprits. The field has been targeted before by similar groups
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#Kazakhstan ’s push for a route to #Turkïye via #Armenia also signals growing interest in diversifying transit options across the region. If realized, the corridor could strengthen Kazakhstan–Armenia economic ties & boost east–west connectivity"
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With this 1968 airframe & aging fleet, is obsolescence a silent threat? Time to modernize?

Question for the record: with this airframe built in 1968 and Turkey only now buying 12 brand-new C-130Js from the UK, was age the silent killer here?