It was the Philippines that rammed the CCG!* US-funded Rappler** doesn’t mention the other soldiers who were injured.
Philippine Sailor Severely Injured, Vessels Damaged as Chinese Block South China Sea Mission
Meanwhile, a Philippine government release from the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea stated that ships from the People’s Liberation Army Navy, China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia performed “dangerous maneuvers.” However, there is no mention of injury to Philippine personnel in the release. The statement also claimed that Chinese forces rammed and towed Philippine vessels, although it’s unclear to what extent the latter occurred during the incident. This is the first reported instance of China towing – defined as pulling, pushing or hauling – Philippine vessels in their South China Sea disputes.
Related:
PH task force: China vessels rammed, towed, damaged boats
According to Joseph Morong’s*** report on “24 Oras,” a Filipino soldier was hurt during the reported collision.
8 Navy soldiers hurt in clash with Chinese
Guns seized, rubber boats punctured
Chinese maritime forces injured eight Philippine Navy soldiers, one seriously, and seized their guns in a violent encounter in the waters surrounding Ayungin Shoal.
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The military confirmed the incident hours after the media broke the story. It was unclear however whether the incident was the same one wherein the Chinese rammed a resupply boat headed for BRP Sierra Madre.
***Joseph Morong:
Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists
[2012] Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists
Edward R Murrow, Committee on the Present Danger
International Visitor Leadership Program
US/Department/State/International Visitor Leadership Program
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