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Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel

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A Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British-registered yacht in the English Channel, prompting an investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence and criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots at the British-registered yacht Bright Future approximately 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight. The yacht was occupied by a retired British couple, Jane and Alan Kelvey, and was about 500 meters from the frigate when the shots were fired. No injuries were reported, and the yacht was not damaged. The Russian Defence Ministry stated the warning shots were fired to prevent a possible collision, according to multiple sources, while one outlet reported it was to divert a yacht making a dangerous approach. The British Ministry of Defence stated the warning shots were not aimed at the vessel and described the incident as an isolated event with no suspected link to the boarding of a Russian-linked oil tanker. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the warning shots 'reckless' and described the incident as 'deeply concerning'. The Russian frigate was reportedly drifting at the time of the incident. The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating the incident.

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