Chinese coast guard ships hit a supply boat from the Philippines with water cannons near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, injuring crew members and causing heavy damage to the vessel. The shoal has been occupied by Philippine forces since 1999 but has been surrounded by Chinese coast guard and militia vessels in an ongoing standoff. This is the second time a Philippines boat has been damaged by the Chinese coast guard's water cannon assault in March alone.
The United States and Japan voiced their support for the Philippines and condemned China's actions. The repeated confrontations continue to raise fears of a more significant conflict involving China and the United States. The US continues to conduct freedom of navigation operations in the region in support of its regional allies as tensions continue to soar.
Below are all 71 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
Terrorism Events Mapped Over the Past Day
Afghanistan
Taliban fighters kill former government special forces member
A former member of the government's special forces was targeted and killed by Taliban forces in central Parwan province Thursday night. The incident occurred near Doghabad in central Parwan. This event took place on 03/23/2024.
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India
Two Naxalites killed in Bijapur district
Security forces killed two Naxalite (Maoist) rebels during a clash near the village of Pidiya in the Bijapur district Saturday morning. Weapons were recovered from the dead rebels. This event took place on 03/23/2024.
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IED blast injures two soldiers in Sukma district
Two soldiers of Bastar Fighters were injured after a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites (Maoists) went off along the Dantewada-Sukma border Friday night. The blast occurred in a forest near the village of Doditumnar. This event took place on 03/23/2024.
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Israel
Car explodes near Abu Snan
A 40-year-old man was killed when his car exploded near Abu Snan. Police suspect criminal activity. The man received treatment at Nahariya's Galilee Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. This event took place on 03/23/2024.
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Hezbollah claims to hit an Iron Dome battery
Hezbollah claims to have targeted an Iron Dome battery with explosive-laden drones near Kfar Blum. The IDF received reports of two drones launched from Lebanon impacting two locations near the community, causing a fire. This event took place on 03/23/2024.
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