The German Foreign Office summoned China's ambassador after a Chinese warship targeted a German aircraft with a laser during EU operation #ASPIDES. The incident endangered personnel and disrupted the operation. Germany's military is involved in this mission to protect commercial ships in the Red Sea from the Houthi militia. A Defense Ministry official stated the aircraft was targeted without prior contact or reason, leading to the plane aborting its mission and returning safely to Djibouti. China's response to the incident remains unclear, including whether the laser was a weapon or guidance system.
The Chinese military employed a laser targeting a German aircraft in the EU operation #ASPIDES. Endangering German personnel and disrupting the operation is entirely unacceptable.
By using the laser, the warship accepted the risk of endangering people and material. The aircraft was targeted without any reason or prior contact.
The incident involved a Chinese warship that had been encountered on a number of occasions in the area. It was not immediately clear whether the laser was a weapon or a laser guidance system.
As a result of the action, the mission was aborted and the plane returned safely to a base in Djibouti.
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