Russian Navy Ship Fired Warning Shots Near British Couple’s Sailboat
NYT > World News·June 17, 2026

A Russian Navy ship fired warning shots near a British couple's sailboat in the English Channel. The incident occurred as the Russian vessel attempted to avoid a collision with the sailboat. Britain's Ministry of Defense reported the incident, noting the Russian ship's apparent efforts to prevent an accident. The ministry's statement suggests the shots were a warning rather than a hostile act.
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