Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 16, 2026 —

Retired Couple Reports Warning Shots Fired by Russian Warship in English Channel

A retired British couple has reported that a Russian warship fired warning shots in the vicinity of their yacht while in the English Channel. The couple claims they had attempted to signal a course change prior to the incident.

Details regarding the specific date and time of the encounter, the exact location within the English Channel, and the name of the Russian warship were not provided in the summary. The response from authorities or the Russian government to this report was also not detailed.

The incident, as described by the couple, occurred in international waters. Further information on the circumstances leading up to the warning shots, or any subsequent actions taken by either party, was not available in the provided summary.

Story summarized from the original created by SignalNews Network on www.bbc.com, see more information here.

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