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

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What happened

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen condemns ‘reckless action from Russia towards Denmark’s military’ A Russian warship has fired two emergency flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, and Nato fighter jets have shot down a drone over Lit…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:46:12 UTC.

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