Event Brief
Russian frigate fires flares near Danish helicopter
By The BriefBrief · Sources (16)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter photographing it in international waters off Denmark on Monday, with one narrowly missing the aircraft, Denmark’s military said. Denmark’s defence minister said no warning or radio contact was given before the flares. Moscow said Denmark carried out “dangerous maneuvers” and is investigating.
WHO: Danish military; Russian frigate; Moscow
WHAT: Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter, narrowly missing it.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026
WHERE: International waters off Denmark
WHY: The flares were fired during an operation to photograph the frigate; Moscow said Denmark carried out “dangerous maneuvers” near its ship.
Sources (16):
ABC Australia,
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
Brussels Signal,
Defense News,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Jerusalem Post,
New York Times,
Politico Europe,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
The Independent
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