HMS Mersey

A Russian warship fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht in the English Channel, outside U.K. territorial waters. The UK Defense Ministry launched an investigation, while the Russian Defense Ministry stated the action was to avoid a collision after failed communication attempts with the yacht.

A Russian warship fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht in the English Channel, prompting an investigation by the UK's Defense Ministry. The incident occurred outside U.K. territorial waters, with no injuries or damage reported. Both the UK and Russian defense ministries stated the actions were taken to avoid a collision under foggy conditions.

The UK military is investigating reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel. The incident occurred near the Isle of Wight, with no injuries or damage reported. British officials stated the event is unrelated to a recent detention of a sanctioned Russian tanker in the region.

The UK’s Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight. No injuries or damage were reported, and the HMS Mersey was monitoring the Russian vessel. The incident is considered unrelated to a separate boarding of a Russian oil tanker by British forces.