UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel
Summary
The UK Ministry of Defence is looking into reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. There were no injuries or damage, and the Russian ship involved was the Admiral Grigorovich frigate.Key Facts
- The incident took place around 11:40 a.m. BST between the Isle of Wight and Normandy.
- The Russian warship fired warning shots from about 500 yards away from the yacht.
- The location was roughly 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters.
- No one was hurt and the yacht was not damaged.
- British officials say this event is not connected to a recent operation where Royal Marine Commandos intercepted a Russian tanker carrying sanctioned oil in the Channel.
- Russian warships pass through the Channel regularly and are monitored by the Royal Navy.
- The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich is known to escort and supply Russian shadow fleet vessels in the area.
- NATO reports the Admiral Grigorovich has been operating in the region for months with support from a repair ship that delivers supplies.
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