Ministry of Defence investigates after shots apparently fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of Wight
The Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots within 500 metres of a British yacht sailing a little over 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight.
No injuries or damage have been reported by the yacht, which continued its journey. A boat from HMS Tyne, a patrol vessel, has visited the yacht to gather details and check the crew are safe.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor.
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