A Russian warship fired flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, while Nato jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, according to reports. The EU called the actions reckless and dangerous.
A Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, and an Italian Nato fighter jet shot down a drone carrying an explosive device over Lithuania. The European Commission described the incidents as part of a broader pattern of Russian aggression and provocation against Europe.
Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian unmanned aerial vehicles conducting strikes on Ukrainian territory. German authorities were searching for more debris from a drone that crashed near Lake Steinhude, close to a military airbase. The Danish government summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident, calling the actions unacceptable and potentially life-threatening.
Why it matters
Nato and Danish military responses indicate heightened vigilance against Russian actions in the Baltic Sea.
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What to watch
Watch whether Nato member states increase air patrols in response to Russian drone activity near Baltic territories.
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