Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel - BBC
A British couple on a yacht experienced a tense encounter in the English Channel when a Russian warship fired warning shots near their vessel. While the UK government labeled the action reckless, Russia claimed the yacht was on a dangerous approach.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising maritime tensions between Russia and Western nations in international waters.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Rachel Flynn and Victoria Derbyshire , BBC Newsnight Watch: Couple on board yacht that drifted towards Russian warship speak to BBC Newsnight A retired British couple who were on a yacht which had warning shots fired near it by a Russian warship in the English Channel have told the BBC the experience was "surreal".
The article presents both the British couple's account and the Russian Ministry of Defence's perspective, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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