President Marcos on Monday expressed concern over a Russian submarine’s intrusion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last week, even while the Philippine
The Russian submarine UFA 490 is being monitored and escorted by a Philippine Navy aircraft during the former's transit in the West Philippine Sea on November 28. President Marcos on Monday expressed concern over a Russian submarine’s intrusion in the West Philippine Sea last week, even while the Philippine Navy later clarified that the vessel’s presence was due to more benign reasons.
“Upon receiving the report, the Philippine Navy immediately deployed assets to monitor and address the situation, ensuring the security of Philippine waters.” PN spokesperson for WPS Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said Monday afternoon. Philippine naval forces, including FF150, escorted and monitored operations to ensure the submarine’s compliance with maritime regulations within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone , Trinidad noted.
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