Russian ship fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel
DW · 16 Jun 2026

Russian ship fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel

Russia's Defense Ministry fired at a boat that made a "dangerous approach." The incident took place outside of UK territorial waters in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight.


AI Translated Summary:
A Russian ship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel, citing a 'dangerous approach.' This incident underscores rising tensions in maritime interactions between Russia and the UK.


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