Russia Warns Denmark After Baltic Sea Flare Incident Narrows Miss on Helicopter
· World · Al Jazeera, France 24
Russia has warned Denmark to avoid ‘reckless’ actions after a Russian frigate fired two flares that narrowly missed a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. Moscow’s ambassador in Copenhagen accused the Danish aircraft of taking ‘dangerous manoeuvres,’ while Denmark’s Defence Minister called the incident ‘deeply unprofessional’ and said one flare passed within metres of the helicopter. The Fennec helicopter was on a routine mission to photograph the Russian frigate in international waters. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the incident as part of a pattern of Russian hybrid warfare, though Russia denies carrying out such attacks. The Danish Straits, a key oil route, remain a flashpoint for tensions between NATO and Russia.
Why it matters
The incident escalates tensions between NATO and Russia, raising concerns over maritime safety and potential military escalation in the Baltic region. Denmark’s response could influence broader NATO unity and defence strategies in the face of Russian aggression.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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