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submitted 3 months ago by slartibartfast@lemm.ee to c/world@quokk.au

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A Russian warship fired at a German army helicopter that was on a reconnaissance flight over the Baltic Sea.

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[–] Foofighter@discuss.tchncs.de 27 points 3 months ago (2 children)

What the fuck? We have ~~Helis~~ a Heli, which actually fly?

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Don't make us point our tactical broomstick at you!

[–] PlexSheep@infosec.pub 2 points 3 months ago

Perhaps a small toy?

[–] ambitious_bones@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Added clarity: The ammunition the russian ship fired was signaling ammunition.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What is signaling ammunition?

[–] kerrigan778@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Like a flare

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why does Russia still have warships? Ukrainian SOF, pack your bags and head for the Med!

[–] BrokenGlepnir@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The Baltic

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 months ago

Yeah but in the Mediterranean they could get a vacation while they're at it.

[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Goddamnit, am I really gonna have to get in shape?

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I wonder what the outcome would be in an engagement between a Tiger attack helo and a Russian warship.