The UK’s Defense Ministry is reportedly investigating the incident The British Defense Ministry is investigating reports that a Russian frigate fired warning shots within 500 meters of a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel, the BBC has reported.According to the Press Association, the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired the shots at 11:40 am local time on Tuesday, as it sailed in international waters between the Isle of Wight and Normandy. The crew of the yacht reportedly told the British Coastguard that the shots had been fired from a distance of around 500 yards (457 meters). The yacht was not hit, and nobody on board suffered any injuries, according to the BBC. Speaking to the BBC, the Defense Ministry did not confirm that any shots were fired, only stating that it was “investigating reports of an incident in the Channel.”DETAILS TO FOLLOW