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Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel โ reports
Published 16 June 2026 ยท world
Ministry of Defence investigates after shots apparently fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of Wight The Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that
Ministry of Defence investigates after shots apparently fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of Wight The Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots within 500 metres of a British yacht sailing a little over 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight.
No injuries or damage have been reported by the yacht, which is continuing its journey. A boat from HMS Tyne has visited the yacht to
gather details and check the crew are safe. Continue reading...
Published: June 16, 2026 โข 9:04 PM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 9:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Ministry of Defence investigates after shots apparently fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of Wight The Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots within 500 metres of a British yacht sailing a little over 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight.
No injuries or damage have been reported by the yacht, which is continuing its journey.
A boat from HMS Tyne has visited the yacht to gather details and check the crew are safe.