Russian warship fires at vessel between UK and France

 

  Russian warship fires at vessel between UK and France

A Russian warship opened fire on a yacht in the English Channel, according to the British Press Association.

The incident

The episode occurred around 11:40 local time, involving the Admiral Grigorovich frigate, which fired shots between the Isle of Wight and Normandy.

This marks another point of tension in relations between Russia and Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, which has recently carried out several operations against Russian assets.

Context of rising tensions

The incident follows British forces boarding the Smyrtos oil tanker, part of Russia’s so-called “ghost fleet,” as it passed through the Channel on Sunday.

Additionally, the UK Foreign Office announced new sanctions against Russia’s ghost fleet and individuals suspected of helping Moscow export oil — a key source of funding for Vladimir Putin’s war machine.

UK response

The Royal Navy confirmed it was monitoring all movements of the Admiral Grigorovich frigate, according to Sky News.

Despite the scare, there were no reports of damage or casualties from the Russian ship’s gunfire.

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This event highlights the growing maritime tensions in the Channel. Would you like me to expand on the Russian ghost fleet, the Admiral Grigorovich frigate, or the UK’s sanctions on Russian oil?