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MANILA, Philippines – At least four Filipinos sustained “minor injuries” after two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships used water cannons against a much smaller military-contracted vessel during a  resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday, March 5. 

The four were on board the Unaizah May 4, one of two civilian vessels that the Philippine Navy tapped to rotate personnel and bring supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre, an intentionally marooned World War II vessel that serves as a military outpost in Ayungin Shoal.  

In a statement, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea said two CCG ships – vessels 21555 and 21551 – used their water cannons against the Unaizah Mae 4 at the same time, eventually “[shattering] the wind shield” of the boat.

“Once …

Source:https://www.rappler.com/philippines/collision-china-ayungin-shoal-causes-damage-coast-guard-ship/