00:00 In a recent military operation in the southern Philippines, government troops successfully
00:05 eliminated nine members of a pro-Islamic state group, as announced by the military on Saturday,
00:11 January 27.
00:13 This includes two suspects believed to be involved in a fatal blast during a Catholic
00:18 mass last month.
00:20 The Armed Forces of the Philippines, also known as AFP, reported that the counter-terrorism
00:26 operation took place on Thursday and Friday in Lanao del Sur province, resulting in four
00:32 soldiers sustaining injuries.
00:34 However, all wounded soldiers are reported to be in stable condition now.
00:39 The casualties in the military operation were associated with the Daula Islamia, a pro-Islamic
00:45 state militant group.
00:47 This group previously seized control of the southern Marawi city in 2017, holding it for
00:53 five months against military group offensives and airstrikes.
00:57 Notably, the operation resulted in the elimination of the two main suspects linked to the bombing
01:04 on December 3 in a university gymnasium in Marawi.
01:08 This attack claimed the lives of at least four individuals and left 50 others injured.
01:15 Military Chief Romeo Branner underscored the significance of the operation, stating, "This
01:20 operation sets a clear precedent.
01:23 The AFP will not tolerate those who endanger the lives and well-being of our people."
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