Germany claims China targeted a jet with a laser over the Red Sea.
German Aircraft Targeted by Chinese Military
• German Foreign Ministry reports Chinese military targeted a German aircraft during EU-led mission to protect marine traffic in the Red Sea.
• German Foreign Ministry deems the incident unacceptable, summoning Beijing’s Ambassador to Berlin for discussions.
• The aircraft was a multi-sensor platform used for reconnaissance.
• The laser’s nature is unclear, possibly a weapon or a laser guidance system.