The Chinese military pointed a laser at the German Bundeswehr aircraft, which performs a mission off the Yemeni coast, reported the Ministry of abroad Affairs in Berlin on Tuesday (8.07.2025). In connection with the incident, Ambassador of China Deng Hongbo was called to the German abroad Ministry, was given on platform X.
"Totally unacceptable"
The Bundeswehr aircraft, which was targeted by the Chinese army, participates in the EU military mission "Aspides". Its nonsubjective is to defend maritime safety and shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf area, where Huti militias have been operating since autumn 2023 attacking merchant ships.
"The threat to German personnel and the disruption of the mission are totally unacceptable" - stressed the German Ministry of abroad Affairs.
The plane was approaching Chinese frigate
According to unofficial information, the weekly "Der Spiegel" incidental afraid a German reconnaissance aircraft that was chartered for mission purposes. It is piloted by civilian pilots and can take aboard 4 Bundeswehr soldiers. According to current information, the aircraft is stationed in Djibouti.
The incidental occurred as the plane approached Chinese frigate. Unlike usual, the Chinese ship's crew did not study the incidental via an emergency frequency. It is not yet known if the device has been damaged. Due to the current crisis situation, air traffic in the region is scarce.
The formal call of the Ambassador to the host country's MFA is considered a strict diplomatic measurement by which the government of the host country clearly signals its discontent.
