Two army soldiers were shot to death by the Islamic State-linked Maute group during an ambush at Munai, Lanao del Norte in the Philippines, according to video and reports.
Troops of the 51st Infantry Battalion were conducting intelligence operations at Barangay Lininding when three assailants onboard motorcycles started shooting at them.
The two soldiers died on the spot, while a companion was able to retaliate and shot back at the perpetrators.
The assailants fled the scene and are currently at large.