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| 11 killed in Abu Sayyaf-Army clash in Basilan | |
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| Duminus | Jul 26 2012, 03:08 PM Post #1 |
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ABS-CBNnews.com Posted at 07/26/2012 2:09 PM | Updated as of 07/26/2012 2:43 PM MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – At least 11 people died after an armed clash between government soldiers and suspectd members of terrorist group Abu Sayyaf broke out in Sumisip, Basilan on Thursday, an official said. Major General Ricardo Rainier Cruz, commander of the Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry Division, said the clash occurred at around 7:30 a.m. in Barangay Upper Cabengbeng and left 7 soldiers and 4 Abu Sayyaf terrorists dead. At least 3 were reported injured from the government side and 2 from the Abu Sayyaf. Cruz said the firefight between the two sides was still ongoing, as of posting. Continue reading |
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| Frenzy | Jul 26 2012, 04:43 PM Post #2 |
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Rest in Peace. Edited by Frenzy, Jul 26 2012, 04:45 PM.
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| AZKALS | Jul 26 2012, 05:55 PM Post #3 |
 
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TAPS and Condolence to the families left behind ... 
Edited by AZKALS, Jul 26 2012, 05:55 PM.
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| horizon | Jul 27 2012, 11:53 AM Post #4 |
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Army-Abu Sayyaf clashes death toll rises to 16 http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=63&articleid=831803 taps 
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| Mckoyzzz | Jul 27 2012, 01:43 PM Post #5 |
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that'a a lot of casualties from the soldier's side... what could have been wrong? do the troops have complete body protection? were they hit by IEDs or RPGs? |
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| horizon | Jul 27 2012, 02:32 PM Post #6 |
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reports say the troops were ambushed while on their way to reinforce the detachment tht wasearlier attacked by asg elements |
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| Mckoyzzz | Jul 27 2012, 03:45 PM Post #7 |
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According to Major Cabunoc, the 40 Army scout rangers were severely outnumbered and flanked by more than 150 heavily armed bandits... |
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"Do not condemn the judgment of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong -- Dandemis" | |
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| paratorpe | Jul 27 2012, 04:07 PM Post #8 |
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All i can do is vocally demand a better attack helicopter for you guys. |
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Modernization should prioritize: Patrol Ships with air/sub/ship detection, fast & lightly armed for Navy. Surface Attack Aircraft with anti ship/sub attack capability for Airforce. SAM with Radars, Close AA battery capable of shooting ground targets too for Army. This triangle defense will work together and protect us from external threats. | |
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| Banshee | Jul 27 2012, 04:35 PM Post #9 |
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How about superior artillery and mortar barrage? |
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| Mckoyzzz | Jul 27 2012, 07:14 PM Post #10 |
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As per report, artillery shells were also fired causing the bandits to take cover and scatter... 2 attack helis and 2 hueys were also deployed to support the troops... |
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"Do not condemn the judgment of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong -- Dandemis" | |
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