The Philippine military closely monitors a Russian submarine in the South China Sea after it responded to a Philippine Navy inquiry, stating it was en route to Russia. This action comes amid rising tensions in the region, with concerns over territorial disputes and increasing military activities, including a recent incident involving a Chinese military helicopter near Filipino fishing boats.
Security officials in the Philippines stated that the vessel was moving back to Russia. The Philippine military has deployed a naval vessel and air force planes to monitor a Russian submarine that navigated through the South China Sea near the country's western coast. The submarine responded to a Philippine Navy radio inquiry last week, identifying itself as en route to Russia's eastern city of Vladivostok after participating in a naval exercise with the Malaysian Navy.
Although foreign ships including submarines have the right to 'innocent passage' in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the presence of the Russian submarine prompted concern. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr expressed his worries about any intrusion into the West Philippine Sea, highlighting the delicate situation amid increasing tensions with China over territorial claims in the South China Sea. A Chinese military helicopter's close proximity to Filipino fishing boats in the disputed Iroquois Reef area last week was deemed a 'dangerous act of harassment,' leading to the deployment of Philippine coast guard patrol ships for protection
Philippines Russian Submarine South China Sea Territorial Disputes Military Tensions
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russian spy ship escorted away from internet cables in Irish seaThe Yantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in area containing critical energy infrastructure
Read more »
Russian spy ship escorted away from area with critical cables in Irish SeaYantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in an area containing subsea energy and internet infrastructure
Read more »
China’s ‘mind-blowingly’ cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east AsiaKnown for its deep discounts and viral marketing, the online marketplace has fallen afoul of regulators for threatening the livelihoods of local vendors
Read more »
Three Americans Wrongfully Detained in China to Be Released Amidst US-China Diplomatic EffortsThe White House has announced the release of three Americans detained in China for years, as part of a diplomatic agreement with Beijing. The move highlights improving relations between the US and China, despite ongoing disputes over various issues.
Read more »
Israeli military abducts alleged Hezbollah official in sea raidCommandos land in northern Lebanon in unprecedented operation to capture supposed militant group member
Read more »
Israel abducts alleged Hezbollah official in unprecedented sea raidCommandos land in northern Lebanon in highly unusual operation to capture supposed militant group member
Read more »