Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:28pm on 18 Jun 2024,Tuesday International
A Philippine navy officer was severely injured after a Chinese Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine ship near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident happened during a resupply mission on June 17. Manila accused China of dangerous maneuvers and illegal actions. Beijing claimed the Philippine ship ignored warnings and caused the collision. The shoal, hosting a small Philippine garrison, has seen increased clashes as China asserts its claims in the area. The injured officer has been evacuated and is receiving medical treatment. Tensions remain high as both nations dispute the incident.
