Russian Navy Fires Warning Shots Near UK Yacht in English Channel (defence24.com)

• Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near a UK yacht in the English Channel.
• Shots fired 500 yards away; no injuries or damage.
• Royal Navy shadowed with HMS Mersey and sent HMS Tyne to assist.
• Incident follows recent boarding of Russian shadow fleet tanker by UK forces.

"On 16 June 2026, the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots about 500 yards from a UK-registered yacht in international waters of the English Channel. No injuries or damage occurred. The Royal Navy was monitoring the Russian ship with HMS Mersey and HMS Tyne. The incident followed a recent boarding of a Russian shadow fleet tanker by British authorities."