A British couple who were aboard a yacht at the center of an incident involving a Russian warship in the English Channel have broken their silence, describing the event as 'scary'. The Russian warship Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near the British sailing yacht Bright Future earlier today.
Incident Details
The couple, who have not been named, spoke to the media following the confrontation. The Russian vessel reportedly discharged shots in close proximity to the yacht, prompting alarm among the crew. The Bright Future, a British-flagged sailing yacht, was navigating in the Channel when the incident occurred.
Couple's Reaction
In their first public comments, the couple expressed relief that no one was injured. They described the moment as 'frightening' and emphasized the unexpected nature of the encounter. 'We were just sailing, and suddenly there were shots. It was terrifying,' one of them stated.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the warning shots. The Russian defense ministry has yet to comment on the incident. The couple is cooperating with British officials to provide further details.
