An airfield, buildings, and structures are seen on the artificial island built by China in Mischief Reef Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea on Oct. 25, 2022. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images
Chinese forces fired flares directly toward a Philippine plane undertaking a routine patrol on April 6 in the disputed South China Sea, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
The incident occurred when a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft of the Philippine Coast Guard was peacefully operating over Mischief Reef and Subi Reef, Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard, said on X on April 9.
