Philippines says 2 ships 'damaged' in collisions with Chinese vessels in South China Sea Related news

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ANKARA The Philippines on Monday alleged that two of its coast guard ships were damaged in separate collisions with Chinese vessels that were conducting "unlawful and aggressive maneuvers" near a disputed South China Sea reef. The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea said in a statement that the first collision occurred near Sabina Shoal "causing structural damage to both Philippine Coast Guard vessels," state-run Philippine News Agency reported. A second Philippine Coast Guard ship