The Philippine military chief has condemned the recent actions of two Chinese air force aircraft that engaged in a dangerous maneuver and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane during a routine patrol in the South China Sea. The incident occurred over the Scarborough Shoal, with all crew members aboard the Philippine air force NC-212i light transport plane returning safely to Clark Air Base.
According to Philippine security officials, the Chinese jets flew at a very close distance to the Philippine aircraft, putting the lives of the pilots at risk. At least eight flares were reportedly dropped by the Chinese fighter jets during the encounter.
