780_June 22nd_A Private Yacht Being Fired by a Russia

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The British military says it is investigating after a private yacht reported being fired at by a Russian warship outside UK territorial waters.

Russia's Defense Ministry says their crew tried to contact the yacht when it was seen sailing on what they say was a dagerous course near the ship, launching flares and issuing sound signals, and says when the yacht did not respond, their crew then fired warning shots with small arms.

The yacht then changecd course and sailed away.

The BBC reported that the yacht, which has no motor, had drifted towards the Russian vessel in foggy conditons.

No damage or injuries were reported.

I'm Lisa Dwyer.