Chinese troops intercepted and foiled a Philippine mission to deliver supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre outpost in Ayungin Shoal on Monday, overpowering one of the rubber boats manned by military personnel and confiscating the crew’s firearms.
The source said a Filipino naval personnel, a member of the Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG), was injured during the confrontation, losing one of his fingers. Several others were also wounded.
According to the source, the rotation and resupply (RORE) mission involved six Philippine vessels tasked with delivering supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre outpost on Ayungin Shoal.
None of the Philippine vessels managed to reach Ayungin Shoal due to the interception. Chinese forces reportedly targeted all the mission vessels, including rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs), puncturing them and rendering them immobile.
Chinese forces also confiscated eight weapons from Filipino troops aboard one of the RHIBs they boarded.
Another AFP vessel, referred to as the “main vessel” by the source, was also rammed and towed after being surrounded by Chinese vessels on all sides and taken far away to hinder rescue efforts.
The area was secured around 4 p.m. yesterday, June 17, stated the source. While some personnel returned, others remained. Plans were made for their return this morning, June 18, but their current status remains unknown.
Looks like China might have detained some Pinoys
Maybe the BRP Sierra Madre haven't been resupplied for a while, the troops on board are getting hungry. Let's see how long they can last.
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