U.K. military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots at yacht in the Channel

A Russian warship fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, authorities said, an incident that caused no damage but illustrated heightened tensions between the two countries.

U.K. military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots at yacht in the Channel

TL;DR

  • A Russian warship fired warning shots.
  • The shots were fired near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht.
  • The incident took place in the English Channel.
  • No damage occurred.
  • The event illustrates heightened tensions between the U.K. and Russia.