UK-Russia Tensions Rise as Russian Frigate Accused of Firing Shot at Yacht
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 17, 2026, 02:27 IST | Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 02:27 IST
Britain's defence ministry said Tuesday it was "investigating reports of an incident in the Channel", as a UK defence source told AFP a yacht had reported a Russian warship firing warning shots. The incident apparently took place about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight just outside British waters, according to the source.
It came days after UK commandos intercepted and boarded a suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel in the same part of the Channel, in the first such UK-led operation.
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