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Russian Warship Fires on Leisure Vessel Near Isle of Wight

Tuesday, 16 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A Russian warship opened fire on a leisure vessel in international waters, approximately 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight. The incident is described as serious and unusual. This event did not occur near Crete and has no direct relevance to visitors traveling to or around the island. Waters around Crete remain unaffected. Tourists planning boat excursions, sailing trips, or ferry travel in the Aegean and surrounding Greek seas can do so without concern related to this incident.

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