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UK Investigates Reports of Warning Shots Fired by Russian Warship in the English Channel

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UK Investigates Reports of Warning Shots Fired by Russian Warship in the English Channel Incident reported near Isle of Wight and Normandy The UK Ministry of Defence is looking into claims that a Russian warship fired warning shots close to a UK registered yacht in the English Channel. The reported incident took place around 11:40 am BST on Tuesday, in waters between the Isle of Wight and the French coast of Normandy. The Russian frigate involved is believed to be the Admiral Grigorovich. Officials say there were no injuries and no damage reported on the yacht. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson confirmed that the matter is under review and said they are examining reports of what happened in the Channel. Close distance between vessels raises concern Reports suggest the yacht informed British authorities that warning shots were fired from about 500 yards away, which is considered a very close range in maritime conditions. The location was around 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters. Royal Navy monitoring Russian vessel movements The Russian frigate was already under close observation by Royal Navy ships, including HMS Mersey. It is understood HMS Tyne and HMS Mersey had been tracking the vessel over the weekend as part of routine surveillance after it was seen near Brest, France. Officials say Russian warships regularly pass through the Channel and are monitored as part of standard naval operations. Links to shadow fleet escort activity NATO sources previously indicated that the Admiral Grigorovich had been tasked by Moscow with escorting so called shadow fleet tankers through the Channel. These vessels are linked to the transport of sanctioned oil. The frigate has reportedly been active in the region for several months and has been resupplied at sea by a support vessel identified in satellite imagery as PM 82. This support ship is believed to provide food, water, and supplies, helping extend the frigate’s time at sea. In April, the vessel was also reported to have escorted multiple shadow fleet ships through the Channel while being tracked by the Royal Navy. Officials do not currently believe this latest incident is connected to a recent Royal Marines operation involving the interception of a sanctioned oil tanker in the same region.

Incident reported near Isle of Wight and Normandy

The UK Ministry of Defence is looking into claims that a Russian warship fired warning shots close to a UK registered yacht in the English Channel.

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Incident reported near Isle of Wight and NormandyClose distance between vessels raises concernRoyal Navy monitoring Russian vessel movements

The Russian frigate involved is believed to be the Admiral Grigorovich. Officials say there were no injuries and no damage reported on the yacht.

Close distance between vessels raises concern

The location was around 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters.

Royal Navy monitoring Russian vessel movements

The Russian frigate was already under close observation by Royal Navy ships, including HMS Mersey. It is understood HMS Tyne and HMS Mersey had been tracking the vessel over the weekend as part of routine surveillance after it was seen near Brest, France.

Officials say Russian warships regularly pass through the Channel and are monitored as part of standard naval operations.

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