Putin warship opens FIRE on German army helicopter on recon mission in Baltic sea in shocking confrontation

A RUSSIAN warship has opened fire on a German army chopper over the Baltic sea, a German foreign minister has confirmed.

It is understood the crew of Putin’s ship fired warning shots at a helicopter conducting a reconnaissance mission.

A Putin warship has opened fire on a German chopper over the Baltic seaGetty

While signal ammunition is intended for warnings rather than attacks, this incident highlights the growing proximity between NATO and Russia, bringing them closer to a direct confrontation.

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