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June 18, 2026

States looks to reassure sailors over Russian warships

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-06-18

Bailiwick Express Guernsey: The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on
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States looks to reassure sailors over Russian warships

States looks to reassure sailors over Russian warships

• The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday morning.
• On Tuesday a Russian warship fired warning shots at a British couple sailing in the English Channel, near the Isle of Wight.
• The incident – which comes days after the Royal

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