Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines
BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Akmad Mitra Ampatuan, a mayor in the Philippines, survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle on Sunday in Shariff Aguak. CCTV footage shows an attacker firing at Ampatuan's SUV, causing an explosion; the vehicle briefly stopped before driving away. While Ampatuan survived, two of his security guards were injured, according to reports. Police killed at least three attackers following the incident. This marks the fourth ambush attempt against Ampatuan in recent years.
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