Fog brings shipping to standstill in Bosphorus Strait

On Monday morning, a dense fog descended upon the Bosphorus Strait, forcing authorities to suspend ship movements in both directions as a precautionary measure.

According to Report, the Turkish Ministry of Transport confirmed the temporary closure of this crucial maritime route that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.

The ministry's statement did not specify whether the restrictions apply to ferry services that operate within the strait, connecting Istanbul's European and Asian shores.