At least one soldier was reported killed in fresh fighting early morning Thursday, the 11th day of armed confrontations between government and Moro National Liberation Front forces in Zamboanga City.
The incident occurred in Barangay Sta. Catalina, radio dzBB's Benjie Liwanag Jr. reported.
In a report on "News TV Live," Ian Cruz said the soldier who died was hit by sniper fire, adding that the incident was confirmed by Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala.
Cruz quoted Zagala as saying the latest fatality brings to 10 the total number of soldiers killed in the Zamboanga crisis.
On the other hand, 86 MNLF fighters were killed and 93 were already in police custody, Zagala was quoted in the report as saying.
On Wednesday, however, AFP spokesman Brig. Gen Domingo Tutaan Jr. said that on the part of government forces 14 have been killed, including 11 soldiers and three police officers; and 127 others wounded, including 105 soldiers and 12 police officers.
Also Tutaan said 152 hostages have been rescued while less than 100 remain in the hands of the MNLF gunmen.
Gunfire heard, coastlines watched
Meanwhile, fire broke out in Barangay Rio Hondo in Zamboanga City Thursday morning, according to Chino Gaston's report on GMA News TV's "News To Go."
The report said it has yet to be determined if the fire was caused by the gunfight or by arson.
Another fire occurred Thursday morning in Barangay Sta. Barbara, radio dzBB reported.
Another fire occurred Thursday morning in Barangay Sta. Barbara, radio dzBB reported.
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