Putin has openly threatened to attack ships supporting Ukraine if the ongoing attacks persist. This bold warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Black Sea, where Turkey’s Erdogan condemned attacks on commercial vessels as unacceptable. Meanwhile, Ukraine has escalated its operations against Russia's shadow fleet, targeting oil tankers and increasing maritime confrontations.

Key points include:

• Putin's warning signals a significant escalation in the conflict.
• Turkey expresses concern over shipping safety in the Black Sea.
• Ukraine intensifies operations against Russian maritime assets.

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