Denmark accused a Russian ship of firing flares at a Danish air force helicopter during a routine patrol over the Baltic Sea. The incident made the situation dangerous and marks another tense episode between Russian forces and NATO countries.
The confrontation happened during a routine surveillance operation carried out by the Danish air force in international airspace over the Baltic. The patrol was part of regular monitoring activities in the region.
This incident adds to a series of close encounters between Russian forces and NATO members that occurred throughout this year. Tension in the Baltic region has increased significantly, with multiple episodes involving risky interactions between the two sides.
