Russian Frigate Fires Flares at Danish Military Helicopter

In mid-September 2026, a Russian frigate fired flares toward a Danish military helicopter in international waters. Denmark said the helicopter had been monitoring the Russian warship at the time. The incident took place in the Baltic Sea region, where NATO forces and Russian vessels operate in close proximity.

Danish officials condemned the action. The episode adds to a series of recent encounters between Russian and NATO forces in the Baltic Sea area.