Germany accuses China of Laser targeting its aircraft over Red Sea

Germany has accused China of targeting its military aircraft with a laser over the Red Sea during an EU mission, calling the act unacceptable.

German media, citing the country’s Foreign Ministry, have reported that a German military aircraft was targeted by a laser attack from Chinese forces while conducting a mission over the Red Sea.

According to a report published by Der Spiegel on Tuesday, July 8, the incident occurred while the aircraft was participating in the European Union’s “Aspides” mission.