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| Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) |
By Roel Pareño
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Government troops have breached the remaining defensive positions of remnants of the Maute terror group in Marawi City, the military announced yesterday.
Lt. Col. Jo-Ar Herrera, spokesman for Task Force Marawi, said the soldiers have recovered the bodies of several slain terrorists along with their armaments.
He said bodies of civilians were also recovered, but did not say how many.
Herrera said there are still terrorists occupying buildings and mosques in four barangays in the commercial district of Marawi.
The military said the terrorists’ resistance continues to wane and the areas they hold are getting fewer as government security forces press their advance.
Sustained air strikes have also softened the areas held by the terrorists.
Herrera said the troops have cleared 16 buildings and soldiers have entered two more to flush out the terrorists.
Advancing troops have taken control of strategic vantage points in tall buildings, according to Herrera.
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