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Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter

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What happened

The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:40:00 UTC.

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  5. Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania

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  7. Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter

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