Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel

A Russian warship fired warning shots at a British-flagged yacht in the English Channel, near the Isle of Wight. The Russian Defense Ministry said the yacht was on a "dangerous course" and ignored radio calls, forcing the frigate to take action.

The incident occurred in international waters but close to UK territory. The UK government has not confirmed the Russian account, and the yacht's crew has not commented publicly. The event adds to tensions between Russia and Western nations over maritime incidents.