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Ukraine: Video shows Russian soldier aiming laser at recon plane
09 Mar 2014 -- Categories: Aviation incidents | Terror or attack concerns
A video released by Ukraine's press service shows a Russian soldier aiming a green laser at a Ukranian DA42 light surveillance plane. This was apparently done either for determining range, or to dazzle the pilots or the surveillance camera.
The propeller plane was patrolling the northern part of Crimea when it was fired upon during daylight hours.
The propeller plane was patrolling the northern part of Crimea when it was fired upon during daylight hours.
A still frame from the video, showing the soldier outside a tent
From The Aviationist