780 26/6/22 Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht

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

2. Russia's Defense Ministry says their crew tried to contact the yacht when it was seen sailing on what they say was a dangerous 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.

3. The yacht then changed course and sealed sailed away.

4. The BBC reported that the yacht, whichf has no motor, had drifted towards the Russian vessel in foggy conditions.

5. No damage or injuries were reported. I'm Lisa Dwyer.