Russian ship fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel

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Russian ship fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel

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A Russian military ship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel, outside UK territorial waters near the Isle of Wight. The Russian Defense Ministry cited a 'dangerous approach' by the boat as the reason for the warning shots, escalating maritime tensions in the region.

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.

World Security Conflict Politics Shipping Russian navy warning shots British yacht English Channel maritime security Isle of Wight

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