A Russian frigate discharged warning gunfire in the English Channel on Tuesday to prevent a collision with a UK-registered yacht. Russia’s Defence Ministry stated the shots were fired to compel the yacht to alter course, claiming it was posing a threat. Visibility was reportedly poor at the time of the incident, with foggy conditions contributing to the near-miss. A source familiar with the situation confirmed the event occurred near British territorial waters. The UK Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment but has not yet released an official statement. The incident marks a potentially dangerous escalation in tensions between the two nations’ naval forces in the region.