A Chinese warship targeted a German multi-sensor surveillance aircraft with a laser during a routine operation over the Red Sea. The incident, deemed unacceptable by the German foreign ministry, led to the summoning of China's ambassador in Berlin. The aircraft, operated by civilians with military personnel on board, returned safely to its base after the laser targeting, which was unprovoked. The EU's Aspides mission aims to enhance maritime security in the Red Sea as tensions with Houthi militants increase, impacting shipping and navigation.
The German foreign ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador in Berlin after a Chinese warship used a laser to target a German aircraft participating in a maritime security operation.
A German defense ministry spokesperson reported the aircraft was a multi-sensor platform plane known for its wide-range surveillance capabilities and was piloted by civilians with military personnel aboard.
The German defense spokesperson confirmed that the laser targeting was unprovoked, and the warship's actions accepted risk to people and property.
The EU established the Aspides mission to safeguard navigation in the Red Sea, following increasing threats from Iran-backed Houthi militants targeting Israeli vessels.
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