UK investigates after a Russian warship fired warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel
Summary
A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, causing no harm. Both Russia and the UK said the shots were warnings to avoid a possible collision as the yacht drifted close to the warship.Key Facts
- The incident happened about 23 miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK waters.
- The yacht was a British-registered pleasure vessel with no motor and was sailing toward France.
- Russia's navy ship, Admiral Grigorovich, tried to warn the yacht with flares and sound signals before firing shots across its bow.
- The yacht changed course and no one was injured, and no damage was reported.
- The UK’s Royal Navy was monitoring the Russian warship and supported the yacht’s crew.
- The warning shots followed rules of international navigation to avoid collisions.
- This event happened shortly after the UK detained a ship suspected of violating sanctions related to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- There have been multiple close encounters between Russian and British military vessels in recent months, reflecting tensions between the two countries.
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