Russia confirms frigate fired warning shots at British yacht

Russia's Defense Ministry has confirmed that its frigate, the 'Admiral Grigorovich,' fired warning shots at a civilian yacht sailing under the British flag in the English Channel. The incident occurred earlier today, around 11 a.m., in the waters between the Isle of Wight and Normandy.

According to the ministry, the crew of the 'Admiral Grigorovich' made several attempts to establish contact with the yacht. When these efforts failed to gain the attention of the yacht's crew, the frigate deployed flares and sounded warning signals. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that these measures were taken "to get the attention of the yacht's crew."

The British Ministry of Defense has acknowledged the reports and confirmed that it is investigating the incident. While Russia has confirmed firing warning shots, the exact circumstances and the nature of the yacht's approach to the frigate are subject to ongoing investigation.

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