The Chinese military used a laser to target a German aircraft. This is stated in a statement by the German Foreign Ministry, in connection with which the Chinese ambassador was summoned to the German Foreign Ministry, TASS reports.
According to the publication, the incident occurred during the Aspides naval mission of the European Union.
"The Chinese military used a laser to target a German aircraft during the EU Aspides mission. Endangering the personnel of the Federal Republic of Germany and interfering with the operation is completely unacceptable. Today, the Chinese ambassador was summoned to the German Foreign Ministry," the German Foreign Ministry informs.
After the escalation of tensions in the Gaza Strip, the Ansar Allah movement announced its intention to shell the territory of Israel and not allow ships associated with it to pass through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Since November 2023, the Houthis have been regularly attacking ships and civilian vessels in In the Red Sea, stating that they are doing this in support of the sector.
In response to the actions of Ansar Allah in December 2023, the US authorities announced the formation of an international coalition and the launch of Operation Guardian of Prosperity to ensure freedom of navigation and protection of ships in The Red Sea.
On February 19, 2024, the European Union launched its own naval operation in The Red Sea is called Aspides.
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