According to reports the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich has fired warning shots in the Channel at a British yacht. In the Channel…
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “We are investigating reports of an incident in the Channel.” The Times reports:
“A UK-registered yacht alleged that the Russian Navy vessel fired warning shots nearby at a distance of approximately 500 yards.
The incident is understood to have taken place about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters.
No injuries or damage have been reported by the yacht, which is continuing its journey.
HMS MERSEY was monitoring the Russian vessel at the time.
A seaboat from HMS TYNE has visited the yacht to gather details and check that they are safe.”
Burnham confirms he spoke to Trump last night about drilling in the North Sea:
“I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward from here. There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that. Hence, me indicating that to the president…”