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South China Sea: Manila says flares fired at aircraft near Subi, Mischief Reefs
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PUBLISHEDSep 11, 2026, 4:21 AM
What the source reports
The Chinese military appeared to fire flares near a Philippine aircraft operating close to the Subi and Mischief Reefs, according to the Philippines’ coastguard, as tensions continue to spread to other South China Sea hotspots.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) released video clips on Thursday of footage which it said had been filmed from the aircraft on Monday. PCG spokesman Jay Tarriela said on social media that…
Main source: SCMP
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