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Danish Helicopter Fired At by Russian Frigate in Baltic Sea
Confirmed
In Short: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned the incident, while the Russian ambassador was summoned for a discussion.
A Russian frigate fired two emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea, according to reports. The incident occurred during a routine photographic operation of the Russian vessel, which was in international waters off Gedser, Denmark. The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, described the action as 'reckless,' and the Russian ambassador was summoned for a discussion about the matter.
The Danish Armed Forces stated that the helicopter was undamaged and the crew was unhurt. The incident has heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea, which have been on the rise since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Danish Defence Minister summoned representatives of the parties in parliament for a briefing on the incident.
Frederiksen emphasized that Russian actions are meant to intimidate and divide, but they will not succeed. She added, 'We will not waver.' The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Russian ambassador had been summoned over the incident. The helicopter was carrying out routine photographic coverage of the Russian frigate when the flares were fired.
Gedser, located at the southern tip of the island of Falster, is a strategic location for monitoring activity in the Baltic Sea. The Fennec helicopter, operated by the Royal Danish Air Force from Karup Air Base, was conducting its mission in international waters when the incident occurred. The Danish Armed Forces stated that they would continue their legitimate task of monitoring activity around the country.
What's confirmed
- A Russian frigate fired two emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea, according to reports. The incident occurred during a routine photographic operation of the Russian vessel, which was in international waters off Gedser, Denmark. The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, described the action as 'reckless,' and the Russian ambassador was summoned for a discussion about the matter.
- The Danish Armed Forces stated that the helicopter was undamaged and the crew was unhurt. The incident has heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea, which have been on the rise since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Danish Defence Minister summoned representatives of the parties in parliament for a briefing on the incident.
- Frederiksen emphasized that Russian actions are meant to intimidate and divide, but they will not succeed. She added, 'We will not waver.' The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Russian ambassador had been summoned over the incident. The helicopter was carrying out routine photographic coverage of the Russian frigate when the flares were fired.
- Gedser, located at the southern tip of the island of Falster, is a strategic location for monitoring activity in the Baltic Sea. The Fennec helicopter, operated by the Royal Danish Air Force from Karup Air Base, was conducting its mission in international waters when the incident occurred. The Danish Armed Forces stated that they would continue their legitimate task of monitoring activity around the country.
What's still developing
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- The Defence Command said it had no further comment at that stage, and it did not name the frigate, identify the helicopter’s unit, or give a position for the encounter.