OREANDA-NEWS  The explosion occurred near the large Turkish commercial port of Derinje in the Marmara Sea at 14.40 local time (coincides with Moscow time). Fire brigades have already been sent there, writes Hürriyet.

It is known that there are wounded as a result of the explosion, their number is not specified. According to preliminary data, one of the wheat bunkers exploded. "It is believed that this happened when the ship was buying wheat, at that moment," the statement said. Details are not specified.

Reports of the explosion were made against the background of how Ankara was preparing to reconsider approaches to the grain deal with Russia and offer its mediation. The topic will be discussed by the Presidents of Russia and Turkey, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during personal talks, which may take place at the end of August.