Mayor Ampatuan Survives Rocket Launcher Attack in Philippines
Mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan of the Philippines has survived an attack on his vehicle. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, involved one of the attackers firing a rocket launcher at Mayor Ampatuan's SUV, resulting in an explosion.
Details of the Assault
Reported CCTV footage captured the moment of the attack, showing the mayor's car stopping briefly before driving away after being hit. The force of the explosion underscores the severity of the attempt.
Aftermath and Casualties
The municipality of Shariff Aguak confirmed Mayor Ampatuan's survival following the Sunday attack. According to GMA News, two of his security guards sustained injuries during the incident.
Media sources indicated that at least three attackers were killed by police.
This event marks the fourth reported ambush attempt targeting Mayor Ampatuan in recent years.