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China accused of using sonic weapon against US ally
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China's maritime patrol ships deployed a suspected sonic weapon against Philippine government vessels on Saturday as they sought to obstruct a Philippines supply mission.
The assault using unspecified "acoustic devices" allegedly inflicted "severe temporary discomfort" on Philippine crew members, Manila said, and was accompanied by sustained water cannon blasts as well as maneuvering that risked a collision.
The incident happened near Scarborough Shoal, one of the most contentious features in the Philippines and China's long-running territorial feud in the South China Sea since the latter achieved facto control there in 2012 by force.
The assault using unspecified "acoustic devices" allegedly inflicted "severe temporary discomfort" on Philippine crew members, Manila said, and was accompanied by sustained water cannon blasts as well as maneuvering that risked a collision.
The incident happened near Scarborough Shoal, one of the most contentious features in the Philippines and China's long-running territorial feud in the South China Sea since the latter achieved facto control there in 2012 by force.
China accused of using sonic weapon against US ally
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Although it appeared to be the first time an acoustic weapon had been allegedly used against the Philippines, in February, Manila accused a Chinese coast guard ship of temporarily blinding a Philippine ship's crew with a military-grade laser. The U.S. and Australian governments have also accused Chinese boats of engaging in this and other unsafe behavior in recent years."
..."Although it appeared to be the first time an acoustic weapon had been allegedly used against the Philippines, in February, Manila accused a Chinese coast guard ship of temporarily blinding a Philippine ship's crew with a military-grade laser. The U.S. and Australian governments have also accused Chinese boats of engaging in this and other unsafe behavior in recent years."
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