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| Southeast Asia |
| Three soldiers killed, 17 injured in fierce Sulu firefight |
| 2016-12-12 |
| The Philippine military lost three soldiers and 17 others were wounded after almost two hours of intense fighting against Abu Sayyaf militants in Patikul on the island province of Sulu. Military spokesman Filemon Tan said they are certain that the Abu Sayyaf also suffered casualties. The 35th Infantry Battalion were engaged in a gun battle for an hour and 45 minutes against approximately 150 Abu Sayyaf rebels, led by one of its top leaders, Radullan Sahiron and sub-leaders Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan, Yasser Igasan, and Mujer Yadah. Tan said there were no civilian casualties in the clashes but residents in affected communities have been displaced. |
| Posted by:ryuge |
| #1 Oh, my! |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2016-12-12 07:57 |