‘We would have fired back if we had some weapons’… plucky Brit pensioners after Russian warship shot at their tiny yacht

Alan and Jane Kelvey, two British retirees, found themselves in the crosshairs of a Russian warship in the Channel yesterday, leaving them understandably shaken. The incident, which involved the warship firing at their tiny yacht, underscores the heightened tensions between the UK and Russia. Despite their lack of defensive weapons, the couple's spirited response suggests they wouldn't have backed down if they had been better armed, highlighting the potential for escalating confrontations in international waters. This event serves as a stark reminder of the fragile state of relations between the two nations.