Firing on Thin Ice: The French and British Showdown in the English Channel A diplomatic incident between France and the UK has erupted over allegations by British MP Chris Philp that a French naval patrol vessel fired "warning shots" near him while he was being interviewed aboard a fishing boat in the English Channel.
The incident raises serious questions about the escalating tensions between the two nations over maritime issues.
Philp's account, corroborated by video footage and photographic evidence, suggests that the French warship Flamant fired 17 live rounds behind them on June 29, sparking accusations of attempted intimidation or warning shots.