Russian War Game Near-Miss Sparks NATO Fears of Escalation
A Russian warship fired warning shots—signal ammunition—at a German reconnaissance helicopter patrolling the Baltic Sea, according to reports. While the German defense ministry hasn’t confirmed the use of signal ammunition, the incident highlights escalating tensions between NATO and Russia amid increased NATO surveillance in the region to protect critical infrastructure. This follows recent declarations by Russian officials characterizing the conflict as a full-scale war with the West and numerous other close calls between Russian and NATO forces. The incident underscores the heightened risk of direct confrontation between the two sides.
John Q. Hosedrinker