Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel
Summary
A Russian warship fired warning shots near the Isle of Wight at a UK-registered yacht that it said was approaching dangerously. The British government is investigating the event, which happened just outside UK waters in the English Channel.Key Facts
- The incident took place about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight.
- The Russian ship involved was the frigate Admiral Grigorovich.
- Russia claimed it fired warning shots because of the yacht's "dangerous approach."
- The yacht was registered in the United Kingdom.
- The location of the incident was just outside British territorial waters.
- The UK authorities have started an investigation into what happened.
- The event occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- The English Channel is a busy waterway between the UK and mainland Europe.
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