Statement regarding the claim from DMM that 'a Turkish ship was attacked in the Black Sea'

Statement regarding the claim from DMM that 'a Turkish ship was attacked in the Black Sea'

24.12.2025 15:22

The Communication Presidency's Disinformation Combat Center stated that the claims regarding a Turkish commercial ship being hit in the Black Sea, which are circulating on social media platforms, are based on images from December 13, 2025, and have no relation to any current events.

The Communications Presidency's Disinformation Combat Center (DMM) stated, "Claims shared as if they are a new incident on some social media accounts, stating that 'a commercial ship belonging to Turkey has been hit in the Black Sea,' contain disinformation."

DMM's statement regarding the claim of 'a Turkish ship being hit in the Black Sea'

THE IMAGES DATE BACK TO DECEMBER 13, 2025

In a statement made on DMM's social media account, it was stated, "Claims shared as if they are a new incident on some social media accounts, stating that 'a commercial ship belonging to Turkey has been hit in the Black Sea,' contain disinformation. It has been determined that the images in question were recorded on December 13, 2025, and have no relation to today or any current event. It is strongly requested that images and content that may mislead the public, which have not been confirmed by official authorities and have uncertain sources, should not be shared."

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