Russian Frigate Fires Flares at Danish Helicopter
A Russian frigate fired flares toward a Danish military helicopter in international waters off Denmark without warning. The Danish government called the incident serious and accused Moscow of growing aggression.
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A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a military helicopter sent by Denmark on Monday, with one projectile narrowly missing the aircraft in international waters. The dangerous close-range encounter has escalated regional tensions in the Baltic Sea. Denmark summoned the Russian ambassador in response to the aggressive maneuver.
