
Denmark summons Russia’s ambassador after warship fires flares at Danish army helicopter – Europe live
Denmark has summoned the Russian ambassador following an incident where a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. This event coincides with other security incidents in Europe, including a drone shot down over Lithuania and debris found near the Polish coast. Danish officials have condemned the Russian actions as reckless and intended to intimidate, while emphasizing their commitment to regional stability.
- ▪Denmark summoned Russia's ambassador after a Russian frigate fired two emergency flares at a Danish army helicopter during a routine overflight.
- ▪Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the Russian action as reckless and aimed at intimidation, while Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called it completely unacceptable.
- ▪NATO fighter jets shot down a drone believed to originate from Belarus over Lithuania, highlighting increased military readiness on the alliance's eastern flank.
- ▪Poland discovered remains of a suspected Russian drone near its Baltic Sea coast shortly after a drone struck a train on the Ukrainian border.
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03.58 EDTMorning opening: Russia-attributed security incidents intensify across EuropeJakub KrupaDenmark has summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish army’s helicopter in the Baltic Sea in the latest of incidents attributed to Moscow.The incident took place during what Denmark said was “a routine” monitoring of the frigate.“Reckless action from Russia towards Danish military during a routine overflight yesterday. Russian actions are meant to intimidate and divide. They will not succeed. We will not waver,” prime minister Mette Frederiksen said.Denmark's prime minister Mette Frederiksen, leader of Denmark's Social Democrats.
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