Video: Missile Explodes on German Navy Warship

June 29, 2018

The Epoch Times:

A missile reportedly exploded on a German warship, causing serious damage but no major injuries.

Footage of the explosion and fire were posted online by the Germany Navy, showing the missile exploding right after it launched. The explosion sent down sparks and other burning debris onto the ship.

A Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) apparently failed to launch from the German air defense frigate FGS Sachsen.

The incident took place near the Arctic Circle off the coast of Norway part of a training event. The FGS Sachsen was operating along with the FGS Lubeck, the German navy said in a news release, according to a translation.

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