Philippine Coast Guard: Chinese Coast Guard, Maritime Militia Encircle, Impede Philippine Vessels
Normally, these maneuvers have been done in order to block supply transports to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
Philippine Coast Guard: Chinese Coast Guard, Maritime Militia Vessels encircle, and impede Philippine Coast Guard vessel, isolating it from resupply boat.
Normally, these maneuvers have been done in order to block supply transports to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. Explanation in this article:
Philippine Coast Guard: As of 0720H on March 23, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, MRRV 4409, has been impeded and encircled by one (1) China Coast Guard vessel with bow number 21551, along with two (2) China Maritime Militia Vessels (CMMV) bearing bow numbers 00036 and 00314. MRRV 4409 has been isolated from the resupply boat.
Update: The vessel was on a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.