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Russian distress rockets and helicopter shooting near Baltic Sea raise hybrid war concerns
Dagens NyheterLO·DK · SE · RU·about 1 hour ago
Danish PM Frederiksen publicly accuses Russia of escalating hybrid warfare against Europe following a helicopter incident, while Russia's ambassador counters by accusing Denmark. The incident itself is not detailed, but the exchange signals heightened diplomatic tension and a potential new flashpoint in Russia-West relations.
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A Russian frigate fired flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea, marking a direct military confrontation between Russia and a NATO member. Denmark has condemned the act but declined to invoke NATO Articles 4 or 5, signaling an attempt to de-escalate. Confidence in the core incident is Medium-High, but details surrounding the engagement and Russian motivations remain unclear.