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Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots Near UK Yacht
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
A Russian warship allegedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel—no injuries or damage—but tensions are rising as the UK ramps up surveillance. The frigate Admiral Grigorovich reportedly crossed paths with HMS Mersey, just days after British commandos seized a suspected Russian oil tanker linked to a “shadow fleet.” While officials say the incidents are unrelated, they underscore a pattern of Russian naval activity near UK waters, including past spy ship sightings and submarine tracking. Five years ago, Russia similarly claimed to scare off a British destroyer in the Black Sea—highlighting a simmering maritime standoff. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/668eacd5c3d9497d