Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Scarborough Shoal area, Philippines on Thu 8th August 2024

8th August 2024

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Chinese Provocation: Fighter Jet Fires Flares at Philippine Plane Over West Philippine Sea In a provocative act, a Chinese J-11 fighter jet intercepted a Philippine Air Force plane conducting a routine maritime patrol over Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on August 8. The Chinese aircraft dropped flares directly into the path of the Philippine plane, escalating tensions in the disputed area. Video footage of the incident, shared with the Inquirer by a source, highlights the growing friction between China and the Philippines over territorial claims in the region.

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Philippines (PHL)

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