Analyst says Philippines should have signs of Marawi earlier

A destroyed house near the frontline in Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines

A destroyed house near the frontline in Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines Source: AAP

The Australian Defence Force announced late this week it had sent two spy planes to the Philippines to help the government with the surveillance of rebel militia groups.


However, Vice Admiral Johnston says he believes the likelihood of anything similar to the fighting in Marawi spreading further afield is minimal.


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