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Afghan anti-aircraft batteries targeted Schroeder plane

Berlin, Germany - While it was flying from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan

German Chancellor Gerard Schroeder aircraft has been targeted by anti-aircraft missiles batteries located on Afghanistan mountains while it was heading to Uzbekistan. Mr. Schroeder aircraft defence system promptly activated avoided any potential shot. "At first there had been a detonation and then several volleys of firing", stated the German radio NDR. (m/cesn)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 27874
Rome, Italy, 05/10/2002 11:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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