A flare was fired at a Danish helicopter from a Russian frigate
The Danish Ministry of Defense announced that a flare was fired from a Russian frigate at a military helicopter performing routine duty in international waters.
Quick Look
- Two flares were fired from a Russian frigate at a Danish military helicopter during a routine mission in international waters off Gedser.
- Following the incident, Russia's Ambassador in Copenhagen was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Why It Matters
A Danish military helicopter was targeted by a Russian frigate while performing a routine photo-taking mission in international waters.
In a written statement from the Danish Ministry of Defense, it was stated that the country's military helicopter carried out a routine photography mission in international waters off the coast of Gedser, located at the southern tip of Denmark's Falster Island.
In the statement, it was noted that a flare was fired at the helicopter from the Russian frigate in international waters, and said: "Two flares were fired. One of the flares passed very close to the helicopter." statements were included.
In the statement, it was stated that the helicopter and its crew were not harmed.
RUSSIA AMBASSADOR IN COPENHAGEN WAS SUMMONED TO THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
In the post made on the social media account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the opinion of Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Lokke Rasmussen was included.
Rasmussen stated that what happened was "unacceptable" and that he summoned Russia's Copenhagen Ambassador Vladimir Barbin to the Ministry.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also stated that Russia is displaying a more "aggressive" attitude and said, "It is testing and pushing NATO. Our response will be to get closer and strengthen the defense of Denmark and Europe." made his assessment.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russian Ambassador will receive an official warning at the Danish Foreign Ministry
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- For what reason did the Russian frigate fire a flare?
- Will NATO take any official action regarding the incident?
