16 jun 2026
Report of Russian warship firing at British vessel near UK
The Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, in an incident the UK Defence Journal understands took place around 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, the Ministry of Defence has said. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said the department was “investigating reports of an incident in the Channel” , but did not comment further while the investigation continues.
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