Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

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A Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots at a UK yacht near the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, raising tensions between Russia and the UK. The incident occurred just outside British territorial waters and is currently under investigation by UK authorities.

Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as the UK said it was investigating the incident. It involved the frigate Admiral Grigorovich and a UK-registered yacht around 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight just outside British waters. FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot reports from London.