China Coast Guard Attacks Resupply Mission for Filipino Troops on BRP Sierra Madre

A Chinese Coast Guard Vessel in an image released by Philippine officials

MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels launched water cannons onto two Filipino boats during a resupply mission, a move that prompted the Philippine government to file a diplomatic protest against China, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin said on Thursday.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday Manila time, forced the two civilian ships to abort their resupply mission for the Philippine...

https://news.usni.org/2021/11/18/china-coast-guard-attacks-resupply-mission-for-filipino-troops-on-brp-sierra-madre

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