The Russian Ministry of Defence has confirmed firing a warning shot at a yacht sailing under a British flag in the English Channel. This follows an investigation launched earlier Tuesday by the UK Ministry of Defence into the incident. Russian authorities claim the yacht approached too closely and maintained a “dangerous course,” prompting the warning shot after failed attempts to establish radio contact. According to the Russian statement, the yacht altered its course and departed the area following the shot. British media initially reported the event, and the Russian Defence Ministry has now corroborated it. No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. The event raises questions about maritime safety and protocol in the region.