Russian warship fires warning shots at yacht in English Channel
The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots at a British-registered yacht in the English Channel. No injuries or damage were reported, and authorities consider it an isolated incident.
At approximately 11:40 local time, an incident occurred in the English Channel involving the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich. The ship fired warning shots towards a British-registered yacht that was about 500 meters away.
The incident took place in the sea between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, roughly 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters. The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed the event and launched an investigation.
No casualties or damage to the yacht have been reported. Authorities describe the incident as isolated and are closely analyzing the situation.
