Russian frigate fires flares at NATO member Denmark's military helicopter in international waters
Denmark will summon Russia's Copenhagen ambassador to a meeting over the incident, Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus separately told broadcaster TV2.
On Monday, a Russian frigate discharged two flares towards a Danish military helicopter in international waters off Denmark's coast, narrowly avoiding a collision, according to the Nordic NATO member's military statement. The helicopter had been conducting a routine mission to photograph the Russian frigate, as reported by the Danish defense command.
Flares, which are pyrotechnics typically utilized as warning signals at sea, were deployed in this instance. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus indicated that Denmark plans to summon Russia's Copenhagen ambassador for a meeting to discuss the incident. No immediate response was provided by the Russian embassy outside of regular business hours.
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