However, Vice Admiral Johnston says he believes the likelihood of anything similar to the fighting in Marawi spreading further afield is minimal.
Analyst says Philippines should have signs of Marawi earlier
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.
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