German warship FGS Hamburg, recently in Gdynia, targeted by Russian provocation in the Baltic

The German Navy’s air-defense frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) – which called at Gdynia’s Indian Quay just days ago – has been subjected to two provocative overflights by Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius told the Bundestag on Wednesday.

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25 september 2025   |   11:04   |   Source: Gazeta Morska / PAP   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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According to dpa, the first incident occurred shortly before last weekend, with a second flyover taking place during the weekend itself. The Russian reconnaissance aircraft reportedly flew at an altitude of less than 100 meters, ignoring radio calls. The German Armed Forces have classified the incidents as deliberate provocations.

Speaking before lawmakers, Pistorius linked the incidents to other recent Russian activities, including drone intrusions into Polish airspace and fighter jet violations over Estonia. “Russia is literally testing the limits,” he warned, adding that President Vladimir Putin seeks to provoke NATO members and probe for perceived vulnerabilities.

FGS Hamburg is currently participating in NATO’s Neptune Strike exercise, which integrates allied naval and air assets across the Baltic theatre.

FGS Hamburg is a Sachsen-class (F124) air-defense frigate with a displacement of over 5,800 tons and a length of 143 meters. She is equipped with SM-2 and ESSM surface-to-air missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and SMART-L/APAR radar suites, making her a key pillar of Germany’s seaborne air-defense capability.

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