The German military helicopter was targeted by a Russian warship over the Baltic Sea - sparking fears of a new escalation in Europe following Vladimir Putin's warnings of war

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that a Russian ship allegedly fired at a German helicopter in the Baltic Sea.

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.

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.

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.