05.12.2024 07:10
Tensions arose between a German army helicopter and a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea. The Russian ship fired warning shots at the German helicopter, which was on a reconnaissance mission, while Germany's Foreign Minister Baerbock made statements regarding the incident.
It was claimed that there was tension between a German army helicopter and a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea, and that the Russian ship opened "warning fire".
According to a report by the German News Agency (DPA), the crew of the Russian ship used "warning purpose guided munitions" against the German helicopter, which was on a reconnaissance mission.
"RULE VIOLATIONS OCCUR FROM TIME TO TIME"
The spokesperson for the German Ministry of Defense refrained from commenting on the incident, stating that rule violations at sea or in airspace occur from time to time.
MONITORING OF DATA CABLES WILL BE INCREASED
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had previously pointed out that Russian ships that continuously violate sanctions have been found in the Baltic Sea. Baerbock also indicated that the monitoring of pipelines and data cables in the Baltic Sea would be increased, stating that the protection of critical infrastructure by patrols should be expanded.