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WorldPublished: 16 June 2026 at 19:20

Russian Navy Ship Accused of Firing Warning Shots at UK Yacht in English Channel

Britain's Defense Ministry is investigating a report that a Russian vessel fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday.

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced an investigation into a report alleging that a Russian navy ship discharged warning shots in the vicinity of a British-flagged yacht. The incident reportedly occurred in the English Channel on Tuesday. No further details have been released at this time.

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