Turkey establishes Istanbul maritime command for Ukraine security mission

Turkey establishes Istanbul maritime command for Ukraine security mission Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 04/03/2026 - 14:52 Command will oversee the Black Sea component of post-war force in Ukraine, with support from Romania and Bulgaria as littoral states The Turkish aircraft carrier TCG Anadolu takes part in a military parade on the Bosphorus marking the 100th anniversary of the republic, in Istanbul, on 29 October 2023 (Bulent Kilic/AFP) Off Turkey has established a maritime command in Istanbul that will lead