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Maritime traffic in Istanbul Strait suspended due to heavy fog

08 January 2023 16:59

Türkiye closed the Istanbul Strait to ships early on January 8, according to authorities.

The Directorate General of Coastal Safety said two-way ship traffic has been suspended through the Strait as of 4:35 a.m. (0735GMT), Anadolu reports.

Maritime traffic in Istanbul Strait suspended due to heavy fog

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