Denmark says a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish helicopter
They publishedDenmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
First reportBloomberg · 15 Sept, 04:52Z
Latest reportBBC · 15 Sept, 10:12Z
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Why it matters
What
Denmark says a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish air force helicopter during routine Baltic Sea monitoring.
Why
Denmark called the action reckless and unacceptable, summoned Russia’s ambassador, and warned that boundaries are shifting.
Watch
Nato forces also downed a drone over Lithuania on the same day.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- A Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish army helicopter in the Baltic Sea during a routine overflight.
- Denmark summoned Russia’s ambassador in response to the incident.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the action as reckless and intended to intimidate.
- Denmark’s foreign minister called the frigate’s behavior completely unacceptable.
- The event occurred amid a broader European security push as NATO jets shot down a drone over Lithuania.
Summary
- Denmark accuses a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at a Danish air force helicopter.
- The incident occurred during a routine monitoring operation in the Baltic Sea.
- Denmark summoned the Russian ambassador over the event, branding it reckless.
- Nato forces also downed a drone over Lithuania on the same day.
- Danish authorities called the action completely unacceptable and warned of shifting boundaries.