RELENTLESS ATTACK. This frame grab from a handout aerial video footage taken and released on March 23, 2024 by the Armed Forces of the Philippines shows a China Coast Guard ship deploying water cannon against a Philippine military-chartered civilian boat Unaizah May 4 during its supply mission near Ayungin Shoal. AFPA China Coast Guard ship blocked a Filipino supply vessel and damaged it with water cannon on Saturday near Ayungin Shoal, the Philippine military reported yesterday.
“Their reckless and dangerous actions culminated with the water cannoning of UM4 causing severe damage to the vessel and injuries to Filipinos onboard,” it said in a statement, referring to the supply boat Unaizah May 4. The Philippine soldiers stationed on the shoal live on a derelict navy ship, the BRP Sierra Madre, and require frequent resupplies for food, water and other necessities as well as transport for personnel rotations.
“We warn the Philippines that playing with fire is an invitation of disgrace, and the China Coast Guard is ready at all times to defend the country’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests,” Gan said. Two days after Blinken’s visit to Manila, the China Coast Guard also tried to drive away Filipino scientists who landed on two cays near Pag-asa Island.
The Unaizah May 4 was joined Saturday by an escort of two Filipino coast guard vessels and two Philippine Navy ships.
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