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Gordon G. Chang @GordonGChang - This is from a friend in Korea, about two recent incidents in the West Sea:
“I am writing to provide a detailed report regarding two recent and highly concerning developments in the West Sea (Yellow Sea) that appear closely connected in terms of timing, geography, and strategic context.
Both incidents involve regions where China has been expanding its unlawful maritime presence and electronic influence, and I believe they warrant close attention from U.S. analysts who monitor China’s gray-zone operations.
Below are the two reference reports:
1. U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Crash Near Gunsan
URL:
https://naver.me/xaf8iSg5
2. China’s Unauthorized Offshore Structure in the West Sea ("Shenlan No.2")
URL:
https://naver.me/5qch48DD
1. Summary of the MQ-9 Reaper Incident
According to the November 24th report, a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper deployed with the 7th Air Force crashed near Maldo-ri, an island off Gunsan on the western coast of Korea, at approximately 4:35 a.m.
Key confirmed points:
The aircraft was on a routine mission.
It experienced a ‘loss of normal control,’ according to officials.
The U.S. military has not publicly confirmed whether the aircraft was intentionally brought down, contrary to some speculative phrasing in local media.