A Russian warship in the English Channel fired warning shots several hundred yards in front of UK-flagged yacht that appeared to be sailing on a collision course with it on Tuesday, according to Russia’s defense ministry. The yacht did not report any injuries or damage and is continuing its journey»»»

Boats in a sailing event fight for position in 2005 off the Isle of Wight. On Tuesday, a Russian frigate fired warning shots toward a British pleasure yacht sailing in the English Channel off the island. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- A Russian warship, the Admiral»»»

The incident reportedly happened at 11:40 am on Tuesday between the Isle of Wight and Normandy. The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investigating a report that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a yacht in the English Channel. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The MOD said “we are investigatin»»»

A Russian warship is believed to have fired a warning shot at a British yacht in the English Channel - a potentially huge escalation in Putin's aggression towards the UK. The Ministry of Defence is investigating the claim by the yacht's crew. If true, the move had huge potential consequences if any»»»