Philippine troops battled Muslim guerrillas in a volatile southern province Tuesday in fierce fighting that killed at least 18 combatants and left 10 soldiers missing, officials said.
Regional military spokesman Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang said the fighting erupted at dawn Tuesday near Al-Barka town on Basilan island when troops were investigating reports of rebel incursions. Sporadic clashes continued late into the night in the remote region, he said.
At least 12 soldiers were killed and 11 wounded, and 10 others were missing, [...]
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