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Russian frigate fires flares at Danish helicopter near Gedser
A Russian frigate fired two pyrotechnic flares toward a Danish Fennec military helicopter in international waters off Gedser. The incident occurred while the helicopter was performing routine photographic coverage of the vessel.
One of the flares passed in close proximity to the aircraft. Danish Defense confirmed that neither the helicopter nor its crew sustained any injuries or damage. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus characterized the event as serious, describing the Russian actions as “very unprofessional seamanship” and an indication of increased risk-taking.
In response, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian ambassador for a meeting. While the incident is viewed as a serious provocation and a hostile act intended to deter surveillance, Danish officials stated they will not activate NATO's Article 4 or Article 5.
Entities
Danish Defence · Danish Defense · Denmark · Gedser · Jeppe Bruus · Lars Løkke Rasmussen · Russia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The incident occurred in international waters off Gedser. www.dr.dk · www.limfjordupdate.dk · www.flashback.org · ing.dk · wydarzenia.interia.pl · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian ambassador for a meeting. www.dr.dk · www.limfjordupdate.dk · www.pressen.se · www.flashback.org · wydarzenia.interia.pl · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] A Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish Fennec helicopter. www.dr.dk · www.limfjordupdate.dk · www.pressen.se · www.flashback.org · ing.dk · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Denmark will not activate NATO's Article 4 or Article 5 in response to the incident. www.limfjordupdate.dk · www.tv2east.dk · www.tvmidtvest.dk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Neither the helicopter crew nor the aircraft sustained any damage or injuries. www.dr.dk · ing.dk · www.limfjordupdate.dk
- [● 8 SOURCES] One of the flares passed close to the helicopter. www.dr.dk · www.limfjordupdate.dk · www.pressen.se · www.flashback.org · ing.dk · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus described the incident as serious and unprofessional seamanship. www.dr.dk · www.limfjordupdate.dk · www.flashback.org · ing.dk · www.tv2east.dk · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The helicopter was performing routine photographic coverage of the Russian frigate when the flares were fired. www.dr.dk · www.limfjordupdate.dk · www.pressen.se · www.flashback.org · ing.dk · +2 more