Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel
Shots fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of Wight amid heightened tensions between London and Moscow
TL;DR
- A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel.
- The incident occurred more than 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight.
- British sources claim the shots were to prevent a collision, while Russian sources state the yacht was on a 'dangerous course'.
- Passengers on the yacht disputed the Russian account, stating they received no radio warnings and were not on a collision course.
- No injuries or damage were reported, and the yacht continued its journey.
- The incident follows the UK seizure of a Russia-linked oil tanker and convictions related to an arson plot targeting Keir Starmer.
- There are concerns Russia might retaliate against British merchant shipping.
- The Admiral Grigorovich warship has been frequently seen near British waters.