Sailors on Russian frigate fired warning shots at a yacht in the Channel
The brief
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Russian sailors fired warning shots at a civilian yacht in the English Channel. The incident occurred when the yacht approached a Russian frigate, and the UK is currently investigating the circumstances. These reports are based on information from a source and confirmed by UK media outlets.
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Lead report
Sailors on Russian frigate fired warning shots at a yacht in the Channel
LONDON, June 16 - Sailors on board a Russian frigate fired warning shots at a civilian yacht in the Channel that came near it on Tuesday, a source familiar with the incident said.
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