Afghanistan, July 9 -- 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.
The Aspides operation is aimed at ensuring the safety of maritime traffic and protecting commercial vessels from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels across the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Gulf of Aden.
Germany's Foreign ...