Denmark's military reports Russian warship fired flares at helicopter

Russian military: The Russian Armed Forces, encompassing the Navy, operate naval vessels in international waters including the Baltic Sea. One of their frigates fired flares toward a Danish helicopter in a recent incident that Danish officials characterized as shifting risk thresholds. This action prompted diplomatic follow-up from Denmark. Denmark's military: The Danish Armed Forces, known as Forsvaret, oversee national defense including air and naval operations in the Baltic region. They publicly reported the Russian warship firing flares at one of their helicopters during a routine photography mission in international waters. Denmark is responding by summoning the Russian ambassador for discussions on the matter. NATO Activity: NATO allies recently tracked Russian submersibles conducting operations related to undersea infrastructure in the region. Diplomatic Measures: Denmark summoned the Russian ambassador to address the flare incident and express concerns over escalating behaviors.