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Russia says its warship fired warning shots at UK-flagged yacht

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Posted on June 16, 2026

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· Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at UK-Flagged Yacht Near Channel

Incident Overview and Official Responses

Details of the Encounter

MOSCOW, June 16 (Reuters) - A Russian warship fired warning shots to divert a UK-flagged yacht that approached on a dangerous course in the Channel, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Actions Taken by Russian Forces

The yacht altered course and moved away after the frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots, following failed attempts to establish radio contact, the ministry said.

British Government Response

Britain's Ministry of Defence said it was investigating reports of an incident in the Channel, close to British territorial waters. No injuries were reported.

Media Coverage

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • The Russian Ministry of Defence says the shots were issued to deflect a vessel on a 'dangerous course' after failed radio contact.
  • The yacht complied and changed course; the UK's MoD confirms an investigation into the incident south of the Isle of Wight.
  • This follows increased maritime tension: just two days earlier, UK commandos boarded a sanctioned Russian‑linked tanker in the Channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Russian warship fire warning shots at the UK-flagged yacht?
The Russian warship fired warning shots because the UK-flagged yacht was on a dangerous course and did not respond to radio contact.
What vessel fired the warning shots?
The warning shots were fired by the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich.
Were there any injuries reported in the incident?
No injuries were reported following the incident with the UK-flagged yacht.
What was Britain's response to the incident?
Britain's Ministry of Defence said it was investigating reports of the incident near British territorial waters.

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