Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Russia Accuses Denmark of Dangerous Helicopter Manoeuvres Near Warships
Russia and Denmark disagree about what happened near Russian warships.
Russia says Danish helicopters flew dangerously close to its ships.
Russia says this could cause a collision or interfere with equipment.
Denmark’s military says a Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish helicopter.
The incident happened in international waters near Denmark on Monday.
Russia’s ambassador gave Denmark an official complaint.
He also mentioned a similar incident involving a Danish helicopter last year.
The Kremlin said it did not have enough details to comment.
Russia accused Danish military helicopters of dangerous manoeuvres near Russian warships in the Baltic Sea.
Russian Ambassador Vladimir Barbin said Moscow handed Denmark an official note demanding measures to prevent further incidents.
Denmark’s military said a Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish helicopter in international waters on Monday.
Russia also cited a similar August incident involving a Danish helicopter and the Russian ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he lacked details and could not comment.
- Who
- Russia, Danish military forces, Russian Ambassador Vladimir Barbin, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
- What
- Russia accused Danish military helicopters of dangerous manoeuvres near Russian warships, while Denmark’s military said a Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish helicopter.
- When
- The latest incident occurred on Monday; Russia also referred to an August 27 incident and a complaint made in September 2025.
- Where
- In international waters off Denmark and elsewhere in the Baltic Sea.
- Why
- Russia said the helicopter manoeuvres created collision risks and could interfere with the Russian ship’s equipment.
Russia’s Account
Danish Military’s Account
What happened near the warships
Russia’s Account
Russia said Danish military helicopters made dangerous fly-bys and low-altitude manoeuvres near Russian warships, creating collision risks and potentially interfering with equipment.
Danish Military’s Account
Denmark’s military said a Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter in international waters, narrowly missing the aircraft.
Responsibility for preventing recurrence
Russia’s Account
Russia demanded that Denmark take necessary measures to prevent similar helicopter incidents from happening again.
Danish Military’s Account
The article does not report a detailed Danish government response to Russia’s complaint.
- Location
- Baltic Sea and international waters off Denmark
- Latest allegation
- Russia accused Danish military helicopters of dangerous manoeuvres near Russian warships
- Danish military account
- A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter
- Russian representative
- Vladimir Barbin, Russia’s ambassador to Denmark
- Diplomatic response
- Russia handed Denmark an official note demanding measures to prevent further incidents
- Earlier incident
- Russia cited an August 27 low-altitude fly-by and hovering near Vice-Admiral Kulakov
- Kremlin response
- Dmitry Peskov said he lacked details and could not comment