German - Polish border. ACC. Severe turbulence reported by multiple aircraft between FL350 and FL380.
Aeroflot plane checks in with a heavy Russian accent:
Radar, this is AFL123 climbing FL370 passing FL245
AFL123 radar, climb FL370, be advised severe turbulence reported up to FL380
Climbing FL370, AFL123
Few minutes pass, acft maintains FL370, we can see some mode Charlie variations.
AFL123, radar, do you experience any turbulence?
Affirm AFL123
How strong?
Severe, AFL123
AFL123 do you request level change?
Negative AFL123
Consternation in the center. After few seconds a question is asked.
AFL123, radar, are you a cargo flight?
Radar, AFL123, negative, we are carrying German soldiers.