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A Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the sea between the Isle of Wight and Normandy at approximately 11:40 am on Tuesday.
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English Channel, 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight
Who
Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich, British yacht, Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel HMS Mersey
What
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the sea between the Isle of Wight and Normandy at approximately 11:40 am on Tuesday.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:32:25 GMT · 2h 54m ago
Where
English Channel, 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight ·
Why
The British-flagged yacht reportedly sailed near the Admiral Grigorovich.
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A Russian warship fired warning shots at a British civilian vessel in international waters near the UK, raising concerns about maritime security and potential escalation, though no damage or injuries occurred.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 54m agoA Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the sea between the Isle of Wight and Normandy at approximately 11:40 am on Tuesday.
- War & Conflict4h 22m agoRussia's military responded Tuesday after the United Kingdom's government said it was investigating reports one of Russia's war ships had fired a warning shot toward a British-registered yacht.Open article