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ZAMBOANGA (Philippines), March 31: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used by United States forces in operations against local allies of the Al Qaeda group crashed into waters off the southern Philippines on Sunday, officials said.
“... a UAV on a routine training flight made an emergency water landing off the coast of Zamboanga... at 9:27 AM (0127 GMT),” said Major Cynthia Teramae, spokeswoman for US forces taking part in joint operations in Philippines.
Teramae said the unmanned drone was recovered almost intact by Philippine and American navy divers. Philippine sources said the wings had been damaged in the crash-landing.—AFP
