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'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship 4 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Rachel Flynn , Paul Adams , diplomatic correspondent and Victoria Derbyshire , BBC Newsnight Watch: Couple on board yacht that drifted towards Russian w…
This sounds like a dangerously close call that could have escalated quickly. Its concerning that military vessels are firing warning shots near civilian craft - especially when the UKs own warship was reportedly shooting at the yacht rather than just warning it away. I hope the couple is okay and that this incident doesnt lead to further tensions. (247 characters)