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Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht in the Channel
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By ישראל גראדווהל
What happened
Britain is investigating claims that a Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday. No injuries or damage were reported, and both sides said the shots were meant to avoid a collision.
- 01Britain is investigating warning-shot reports in the English Channel.
- 02The yacht was unhurt and continued its route.
- 03Russia said the yacht approached to within about 150 meters.
- 04Britain said the fire was not aimed at the yacht.
- 05HMS Mersey was tracking the Russian frigate at the time.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht in the Channel
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
UK Investigates Reports of Russian Warning Shots at British Yacht in the Channel
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