Russian ship fires warning shots at UK warship in Black Sea
Region
- 23 June, 2021
- 11:54
A Russian military ship fired warning shots at British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender after it entered Russian waters in the Black Sea, and a Russian jet dropped bombs in its path as a warning, Report informs, citing BBC.
The Defender left Russian waters soon afterward, having ventured as much as 3 kilometers (2 miles) inside, the ministry said.
"The destroyer had been warned that weapons would be used if it trespasses the border of the Russian Federation. However, it did not react to the warning," it said.
According to the ministry, a Russian bomber dropped four high explosive fragmentation bombs as a warning in the British destroyer's path. The incident took place in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.
Latest News
11:28
Azerbaijan's forex reserves exceed $85B
Finance11:19
Sa'ar: Israel welcomes Kazakhstan's accession to Abraham Accords
Other countries11:10
Stephen Bye: AI to increase network load
ICT11:04
SOFAZ's gold reserves reach 200 tons
Finance11:01
Deputy minister: Online Azerbaijan project changed country's digital landscape
ICT10:59
Assets of SOFAZ approach $74 billion
Finance10:54
Photo
Azerbaijan, US discuss cooperation in demining
Foreign policy10:49
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry shares post on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Foreign policy10:43