Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel – reports
Summary
A Russian navy ship reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, about 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight. The British Ministry of Defence is investigating but views the event as an isolated incident not connected to a recent UK seizure of a Russian-linked oil tanker nearby.Key Facts
- The Russian frigate involved is named Admiral Grigorovich.
- Warning shots were fired within 500 metres of the British yacht.
- The yacht was not damaged, and no one was hurt.
- A boat from the British ship HMS Tyne visited the yacht to check on the crew.
- The incident happened in the English Channel, south of the Isle of Wight.
- This came shortly after UK forces seized a Russia-linked oil tanker near the Isle of Wight.
- The Ministry of Defence is investigating the warning shots incident.
- Officials consider this a separate event, unrelated to the tanker seizure.
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