Philippines 'retakes' an island in Disputed Sea in Mock Combat

Philippines ‘retakes’ an island in Disputed Sea in Mock Combat

The Philippine military conducted a combat exercise in the South China Sea to practise retaking an island. The exercise took place near Loaita Island (known locally as Kota Island), one of the islands claimed and occupied by the Philippines in the disputed region.

About Disputed locations in South China Sea

Nine-Dash Line

It is a unilateral demarcation that encompasses around 90% of the South China Sea. It stretches from the Chinese mainland down to the coasts of Malaysia and Indonesia.
In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that China’s claim, based on the Nine-Dash Line, has no legal basis under international law.

Location	Description	Claimants
Spratly Island	A group of islands, reefs and atolls claimed by multiple countries. China has heavily militarised the area, constructing artificial islands and military facilities.	China, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Paracel Islands	Under Chinese control since 1974. The islands are surrounded by productive fishing grounds and potential oil and gas reserves.	China, Vietnam
Scarborough Shoal	Rich fishing grounds situated west of the Philippines.	China, Philippines
Luzon Strait	Critical waterway for military and commercial navigation, situated between the Philippines and Taiwan.	Philippines, Taiwan