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Russia Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht in the English Channel — UK Investigates
NYT > World News·Wednesday, 17 June 2026
A Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. The retired British couple aboard say they had already changed course before shots were fired. Britain's Defence Ministry has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
Why It Matters
A Russian military vessel firing shots in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes — right off the coast of England — is a serious escalation that raises questions about how far Moscow is willing to push confrontation with the West.
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