A Russian frigate fires two emergency flares toward a Danish military helicopter during what Denmark describes as a routine patrol in international waters in the Baltic Sea, narrowly missing the aircraft. Danish officials say the incident involves a Fennec helicopter operating off the coast of Denmark to photograph the Russian frigate.
Denmark says it responds by summoning Russia’s Copenhagen ambassador. Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus tells Danish broadcaster TV2 that the meeting will take place, and other outlets report that the ambassador is called in over the incident. Euronews and RTE also frame the event as part of a broader pattern of close encounters this year between Russian forces and NATO members in the region.
Across reports, the main points are consistent: two flares are fired, the helicopter is not hit, the encounter occurs in or near the Baltic Sea off Denmark, and Denmark formally protests by summoning the Russian ambassador. Sources vary mainly in phrasing and emphasis, with some describing the incident as “dangerous” and others focusing on the timing and routine nature of the helicopter mission.
