HMS Defender crossed the maritime border of Russia in the Black Sea

HMS Defender crossed the maritime border of Russia in the Black Sea (photo Royal Navy)

Russia threatens British warship off Crimea – Ambassador summoned

A Russian patrol ship fired warning shots and a jet fighter dropped bombs after the British destroyer HMS Defender crossed Russia’s maritime border in the Black Sea. The UK embassy’s defense attaché has been summoned by officials in Moscow and the Ambassador will be summoned to discuss the affair.