President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines expressed deep concern over the presence of a Russian attack submarine in the country's exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea. The submarine was sighted off the western province of Occidental Mindoro and was escorted by the Philippine navy to ensure compliance with maritime regulations.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr expressed deep concern over the presence of a Russia n attack submarine in the Philippines ' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea . The submarine, a Kilo-class vessel, was sighted 80 nautical miles off the western province of Occidental Mindoro. The Philippine navy established radio contact with the submarine and escorted it, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Manila and Beijing over overlapping claims in the South China Sea
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