Denmark summons Russia’s ambassador after warship fires flares at Danish army helicopter – Europe live
Denmark has summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. This incident occurs alongside reports of increased drone activity near NATO borders in Lithuania and Poland.
Why it matters
These incidents reflect the escalating military tensions between Russia and NATO member states in the Baltic region.
Denmark has summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish army’s helicopter in the Baltic Sea in the latest of incidents attributed to Moscow.
The incident took place during what Denmark said was “a routine” monitoring of the frigate.
“Reckless action from Russia towards Danish military during a routine overflight yesterday. Russian actions are meant to intimidate and divide. They will not succeed. We will not waver,” prime minister Mette Frederiksen said.
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