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UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel

BBC News·June 16, 2026
UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel

The UK is investigating reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel. A yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate operating in the Channel, prompting the alleged incident. The Russian frigate's actions are being scrutinized by UK authorities. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the reported warning shots.

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