China Water Cannons Philippine Supply Vessels Second Day In A Row
The Philippines is a major non-NATO ally of the United States.
MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard has reported that Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels for the second day in a row "harassed, blocked, and executed dangerous maneuvers" on Philippine supply vessels on a routine resupply a rotation mission (RORE) to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre (LS 57) vessel at the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal).
Philippines: Chinese Guard Guard Again Water Cannons Philippine Supply Vessels
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The water cannon incident disabled the engines of one vessel, requiring it to be towed back to the Philippines, and damaged the mast of another vessel. The Philippines is a major non-NATO ally of the United States.
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