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Sighting of Russian submarine within Philippine EEZ ‘worrisome,’ Marcos says
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. described the sighting of a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the West Philippine Sea as "very concerning" and "worrisome."
The UFA 490 submarine was detected 80 nautical miles west of Cape Calavite, Occidental Mindoro on November 28 while transiting from Malaysia to Russia.
The Philippine military, including the missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal, deployed assets to monitor and challenge the vessel within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The submarine confirmed its identity, crew complement, and navigational intent, stating it was waiting for better weather to proceed to Vladivostok.
The presence of the Russian submarine within the Philippine EEZ is concerning, as it was exercising freedom of navigation.
The Kilo-class submarines, like the UFA 490, are known for their advanced weaponry, including a missile system with a range of 12,000 kilometers, and stealth capabilities.
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The Philippine Navy detected a Russian attack submarine, the "Ufa 490", operating within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) without prior notice.
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