The crew of a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea shot signal ammunition at a German military helicopter, according to dpa sources on Wednesday. The helicopter had been on a reconnaissance mission. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had briefly mentioned the incident on the fringes of a NATO meeting in Brussels.

A Russian warship fired at a German helicopter over the Baltic Sea, the media reports.

The crew of a Russian ship targeted German pilots patrolling the Baltic Sea. The attack involved aiming a flare at the Bundeswehr aircraft, a move that could have had serious consequences for the air patrol.

German pilots patrolling the Baltic Sea were attacked by the crew of a Russian ship. The attack involved the use of a flare directed at the Bundeswehr aircraft, which could have had serious consequences for the air patrol.

Tensions in the Baltic Sea between Russia and Western powers are growing. During the reconnaissance mission of a Bundeswehr helicopter, it was fired upon by the crew of a Russian ship, according to Welt.

The Baltic Sea has long been a flashpoint for military activity. With its strategic waterways and critical infrastructure, the region has become a focal point of NATO's attention as tensions with Russia escalate.