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Catching upConflict

Baltic tensions rise after border incidents

Geopolitics·High·Reported 29d 22h ago·Updated 29d 19h ago
  1. Chapter 2 of 2ConflictCatching upReported 30d 5h ago

    Russian frigate fires flares at Danish chopper

    Key facts

    Location
    Baltic Sea
    Involved vessels
    Russian military frigate
    Involved aircraft
    Danish military helicopter
    Action taken
    Flares fired toward helicopter

    1. Denmark reports a Russian frigate fired flares at a Danish military helicopter over the Baltic Sea, prompting NATO allies to condemn the action.

      Confirmed Sep 15, 17:29
  2. Chapter 1 of 2ConflictCatching upReported 29d 22h ago

    Baltic tensions rise after border incidents

    Key facts (4)
    Drone origin
    Belarus
    Interception location
    Lithuanian airspace
    Maritime incident
    Flares fired at Danish helicopter
    Involved actor
    Russian military vessel

    1. Lithuania shoots down a drone crossing from Belarus, while Denmark reports Russian flares fired at a helicopter over the Baltic Sea

      Confirmed Sep 15, 16:53·Sourcesnews.nate.com (opens in a new tab)

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