The crew of a Russian vessel in the Baltic Sea reportedly fired signal ammunition at a German military helicopter conducting reconnaissance, Germany’s DPA news agency says.
There is no information as of yet on what vessel was involved.
The Epoch Times has not been able to independently verify these claims.
A German defense ministry spokesperson wouldn’t confirm the incident or any details to The Epoch Times when contacted.
The Epoch Times contacted the Russian government for comment, but did not hear back by press time.
“Strengthening security also means stronger cooperation in the Baltic Sea. Russia is escalating its hybrid attacks there. NATO will further enhance monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure, guided by the NATO motto: One for all, all for one.”
Heightened geopolitical tensions involving recently cut undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have put European leaders on high alert in the region.
The Yi Peng 3, a 75,200-dwt (deadweight ton) bulk carrier flagged under China, traveled through the Baltic Sea at the time when the two incidents occurred and is now sitting idle in international waters, inside Denmark’s exclusive economic zone.
When asked about the Swedish request, the Chinese regime said that communications channels with Sweden and other relevant parties were “unobstructed.”
The Russian government has denied any involvement in the damage to the cables.
