A Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired upon a sailing yacht in the Black Sea on Tuesday. The yacht was crewed by British pensioners who strongly dispute Russia’s claim that they were approaching the warship dangerously and ignored warnings. The couple state the Russian vessel was operating without its transponder, posing the actual hazard. They describe the incident as “surreal.” Moscow asserts the shots were warning shots to prevent a collision, alleging the yacht failed to respond to radio communications. The British pensioners maintain they received no warning before the firing commenced. The incident raises concerns about escalating tensions and safety of civilian vessels in the region.