Philippine Troops Fight First Clash With Terrorists Since Marawi Battle, Six Wounded

Flame rises as damaged buildings are seen after government troops cleared the area from pro-ISIS terrorists groups inside a war-torn area in Marawi city, southern Philippines Oct. 23, 2017. Reuters/Romeo Ranoco

MANILA–Philippine troops clashed briefly with pro-ISIS terrorists in the volatile south on Saturday, Jan. 20, the army said, in their first engagement since the government retook Marawi city in the country’s biggest battle since World War Two.

Army spokesman Major Ronald Suscano said six soldiers were wounded in the encounter.