U.K. military investigates reports Russian warship shot at British yacht (opens original article in a new tab)

U.K. military investigates reports Russian warship fired warning shots at British yacht in English Channel, with Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich reportedly involved near Isle of Wight. Royal Navy was monitoring the Russian vessel at the time, and the incident occurs amid ongoing tensions and recent sanctions enforcement actions against Russian vessels.

• British military investigates Russian warship firing warning shots at U.K.-registered yacht in English Channel
• Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich reportedly involved in incident near Isle of Wight
• Royal Navy monitoring Russian vessels in Channel following recent sanctions enforcement actions
• U.K. has had multiple close encounters with Russian ships in region and warned against incursions into territorial waters