Australia says Chinese warship 'illuminated' one of its planes with a laser

A Chinese warship used a laser to 'illuminate' an Australian Air Force jet in what Canberra called a 'serious safety incident' in a statement released on Saturday

A Chinese warship used a laser to"illuminate" an Australian Air Force jet in what Canberra called a"serious safety incident" in a statement released on Saturday.

"Acts like this have the potential to endanger lives, the statement from the Australian Defence Force said, adding it strongly condemns the"unprofessional and unsafe military conduct."Pilots targeted by laser attacks have reported disorienting flashes, pain, spasms and spots in their vision and even temporary blindness.

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