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A retired British couple sailing near the Isle of Wight described the moment a Russian frigate fired warning shots at their yacht as “surreal,” contradicting Moscow’s claim that their vessel posed a collision risk. Jane and Alan Kelvey, who were aboard the British-registered yacht on Tuesday, told BBC Newsnight they had already altered course to avoid danger before the shots were heard. The incident, which occurred 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight outside British territorial waters, has triggered a formal investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence and drawn sharp criticism from London.
The Russian frigate *Admiral Grigorovich* fired the warning shots after alleging the yacht was on a “dangerous course” and failed to respond to repeated radio calls and visual signals. Moscow stated the shots were intended to prevent a collision, but the Kelveys insisted they were never on a collision course. “We weren’t in a collision course,” Jane Kelvey told the BBC. “The shooting was unnecessary.” The couple said they attempted to signal the warship that they had changed direction, but the warning shots were still discharged.
British and international media reports, citing the couple’s account, have questioned the necessity of the Russian action. The *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung* described the incident as a case of conflicting narratives, with the Kelveys calling the shots “unnecessary” and Moscow defending the frigate’s response as a precaution against a potential accident in dense fog. The UK Defence Ministry has not publicly detailed its assessment but confirmed it is investigating the event.
The frigate, identified as the *Admiral Grigorovich*, was transiting the English Channel when the incident occurred. Danish outlet *CPH Post* reported that the warning shots were fired to avert a collision, while the Kelveys maintained they had already taken evasive action. The BBC’s report emphasized the couple’s shock at the episode, with Alan Kelvey describing the experience as “surreal.”
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in European waters, where naval vessels from NATO and Russian fleets frequently operate in close proximity. While the UK Ministry of Defence has labelled the event an isolated case, the conflicting accounts underscore the risks of miscommunication in busy shipping lanes. The investigation is expected to clarify the sequence of events and determine whether standard maritime protocols were followed.
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faz · 17 days ago
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sueddeutsche · 17 days ago
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bbc · 17 days ago
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denik n · 17 days ago
Russian frigate fires warning shots in English Channel On Tuesday, a Russian frigate named Admiral Grigorovitj fired warning shots near a British-registered civilian yacht in the English Channel to prevent a collision. According to Russia, the yacht was on a dangerous course and did not respond to contact attempts. The incident occurred outside British territorial waters, 20 nautical miles south of the Isle […]
cphpost · 17 days ago
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gdeltproject.org · 17 days ago
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welt.de · 17 days ago
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bluesky bot · 17 days ago
The U.K.s Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian frigate fired shots at a British yacht in the English Channel.
bluesky bot · 17 days ago
🇷🇺❌🇬🇧- The Royal Navy is investigating reports that a Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British civilian yacht near the Isle of Wight, in what would be an unprecedented incident around UK waters. ➡️ The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots toward a British-flagged yacht approximately 450 meters away, with both vessels located around 20 nautical miles from the Isle of Wight, outside British territorial waters. The incident has not been officially confirmed. ➡️ The alleged incident occurred just two days after the Royal Navy seized a Russian oil tanker belonging to the sanctions-busting "ghost fleet" that transports Russian oil in violation of EU sanctions. ➡️ The Admiral Grigorovich is currently transiting the English Channel, closely shadowed by British patrol vessels HMS Tyne and HMS Mersey.
telegram bot · 17 days ago
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elmundo · 17 days ago
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sueddeutsche · 17 days ago
Warning shots fired from Russian warship at vessel in English Channel
news.yahoo.com · 17 days ago
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themoscowtimes · 17 days ago
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financial times · 17 days ago
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bbc · 17 days ago
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theguardian · 17 days ago
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euronews · 17 days ago
UK investigating reports of Russian frigate firing shots at British yacht in English Channel The incident is alleged to have taken place south of the Isle of Wight, outside of British territorial waters.
politico.eu · 17 days ago
UK military investigates report that Russian warship fired warning shots at yacht in Channel The Defense Ministry said it was investigating an incident after the yacht said it was fired on by a Russian navy vessel about 460 meters away. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the yacht.
le monde · 17 days ago
Russian Navy Ship Accused of Firing Warning Shots at U.K. Yacht Britains Defense Ministry said it was investigating a report that a Russian vessel fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday.
new york times · 17 days ago