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Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht in English Channel
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Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht in English Channel

A Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots at a British yacht near the Isle of Wight, prompting an investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred outside UK territorial waters, with the yacht's occupants describing it as "a bit scary." Russia claims the shots were fired in accordance with international regulations after attempts to contact the yacht failed.

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'It was surreal': British couple describe warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
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'It was surreal': British couple describe warning shots fired near them by Russian warship

A British retired couple, Jane and Alan Kelvey, described their "surreal" experience after a Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near their yacht, the Bright Future, in the English Channel. The incident occurred 23 miles off the Isle of Wight. Russia claims the yacht was on a "dangerous approach," while the couple states they were not on a collision course and the gunfire was "completely unnecessary."

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