What we know about Russian warship that fired shots at British yacht

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17 Jun 2026 • 4:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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What we know about Russian warship that fired shots at British yacht

  • The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation into reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel.
  • The incident, which caused no injuries or damage to the yacht, reportedly involved the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich and occurred approximately 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside of the UK’s territorial waters.
  • Officials are currently deeming the event an isolated incident, with a Ministry of Defence spokesperson confirming an investigation is underway.
  • The Admiral Grigorovich, a Black Sea fleet frigate based in Russian-occupied Crimea, has been previously monitored by the Royal Navy during its passages through the English Channel and in UK waters.
  • The 125-metre-long frigate is equipped with eight vertical launch cells for cruise missiles, an A-190 Arsenal naval gun, and a hangar and helipad for a military helicopter.

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