Germany's Foreign Office summoned the Chinese ambassador following an incident in the Red Sea where a Chinese warship lasered a German military surveillance plane. The aircraft was part of the EU mission Aspides, which protects civilian vessels from Houthi rebel attacks. The Defense Ministry criticized the use of the laser as endangering personnel and equipment. The aircraft aborted its mission but landed safely in Djibouti and resumed operations. The incident raised concerns over the growing risks in the high-threat area, especially with ongoing Houthi attacks on ships in the region.
A German military surveillance aircraft was lasered by a Chinese warship in the Red Sea, prompting Germany to summon the Chinese ambassador to protest the incident.
The German Defense Ministry stated the Chinese warship's actions were unjustified and posed a risk to personnel and equipment.
The EU mission Aspides, involved in protecting civilian ships, saw its operations disrupted after the incident, though the aircraft landed safely afterward.
Yemen's Houthi rebels continued conflict in the Red Sea, further escalating tensions in a region already considered high-risk for military engagements.
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