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Russian frigate fires warning shots at UK yacht

A Russian frigate fired warning shots at a UK-flagged civilian yacht in the English Channel after failed radio contact.
WHO: Russian ministry of defence
WHAT: A Russian frigate fired warning shots, including small arms fire, ahead of a UK-flagged civilian yacht.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 12:16 PM ET
WHERE: English Channel
WHY: The frigate crew spotted a yacht on a course that risked collision and failed to establish radio contact.
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