November 3, in the waters near Sulu Province, the Sulu Joint Task Force intercepted 7 members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist organization.
During the confrontation between the two sides, 7 members of the terrorist organization were shot. death.
It is reported that the seven terrorists were riding in a twin-engine speedboat at the time and were planning to carry out kidnapping activities at sea.
Image source: Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Abu Sayyaf armed forces were established in the early 1990s, mainly operating in the southern Philippines, having participated in a series of attacks and kidnappings.
Under the attack of the Philippines government forces, this armed force has been weakened.