Southern Theater of Operations! The United States and the Philippines sank a Chinese-made warship? 055 South China Sea actual combat drill?

As the United States and the Philippines try to demonstrate their so-called "resolve" in the South China Sea by sinking a Chinese-made warship serving the Philippine Navy, the latest CCTV report reveals a determined and decisive counterattack in the mainland's southern theater. The Southern Theater meticulously organized a powerful formation of surface ships with the Type 055 destroyer Zunyi (ship number 107) as the flagship, supplemented by the Type 052D Kunming warship, the Type 052C Haikou warship, and the Type 054A frigate Xianning, and resolutely sailed to the key waters of the South China Sea.

As soon as it arrived at the predetermined sea area, the PLA fleet immediately demonstrated superb tactical literacy and flexible combat capabilities. They quickly adjusted their formation and launched a series of actual combat exercises. Through the videos released by the Navy, we can witness the diversified and difficult tactical operations carried out by these ships during the exercise, such as live firing, air defense and anti-missile interception, and anti-submarine search and strike.

During the exercise, the PLA warships not only demonstrated their accurate firepower strike capabilities and highly effective air defense and anti-missile systems, but also conducted simulated training in shooting confrontation at sea and responding to surprise attacks by enemy aircraft, while not forgetting to strengthen their anti-submarine warfare capabilities. These comprehensive exercises not only tested the fighting will and technical level of the naval crews, but also verified the mainland navy's ability to deal with actual combat in modern warfare.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) made it clear that the purpose of the exercise is to enhance the flexibility and complexity of military struggle, and to make full preparations for possible actual combat situations in the future. Judging from the content of the exercise, this is undoubtedly a comprehensive exercise aimed at a variety of tactical subjects in a complex battlefield environment, and it has far-reaching actual combat value and strategic significance.

The exact location of the exercise has not yet been revealed, but the PLA's choice to release this information at this time is clearly a powerful response to escalating provocations by the United States and the Philippines in the South China Sea. As the ancients said, "Only by taking precautions can we rest easy", and this action of the PLA sends a clear and firm signal to the outside world: China's determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering. Such a move could have far-reaching implications in the South China Sea and globally.

The design concept of the system is to improve its adaptability and combat effectiveness in complex battlefield environments by loading multiple types of jamming projectiles. It is capable of carrying 24 different types of jamming bombs at the same time, including smoke screen jamming bombs, infrared jamming bombs, thin strip jamming bombs, and hydroacoustic jamming bombs. Each of these jamming bombs has its own unique functions and uses, and can play a huge role in different combat situations.

In a recent combat exercise, PLA warships successfully used this system. They used the smoke jamming bombs fired to carry out cover maneuvers, effectively confusing the enemy's sight and buying precious time for their own actions. This successful application once again proves the practicality and effectiveness of the system.

It is worth noting that although the system is powerful, its practical effectiveness still depends on the skill level and tactical strategy of the operator. The potential of the system can only be maximized when both have reached a certain height.

On the one hand, this military action could further escalate tensions between China and the United States, making the already complex regional situation in the South China Sea more confusing, and on the other hand, it could also prompt other countries to reassess their strategic direction and actions to avoid being too risky or aggressive on the South China Sea issue.

The exercise is undoubtedly a stern warning to those who attempt to challenge China's core interests. According to military experts, such a clear and forceful military statement may make potential provocateurs rethink their actions, thereby containing instability in the South China Sea to some extent. Historically, China's firm stance and forceful actions in the South China Sea, such as the 2016 large-scale military exercises, have succeeded in deterring illegal actions by certain countries.

We have every reason to believe that this exercise will continue to play its due deterrent role, effectively defend China's maritime rights and interests, and safeguard regional peace and stability. This is not only a firm defense of China's own interests, but also a firm defense of international law and international order.

At some point on Wednesday, the provocations against China by the United States, the Philippines and other countries reached a new peak. U.S., Filipino and Australian forces have massively massed forces in the waters off the city of Laoag in Ilocos Norte province, using a variety of weapons, including Seahorse rockets and large-caliber howitzers, to successfully sink a Chinese-made warship that served in the Philippine Navy, the USS Carilayahuzen. Built by China's Taizhou Zhongxing Shipyard and presented to the Philippine Navy as a gift in 2014, the ship enjoys a unique status in the Philippine Navy as the only Chinese-made ship in its fleet.

The Philippine side's choice to sink the Chinese warship on such an occasion is clearly intended for some political or military purpose, which is undoubtedly a blatant challenge. What is even more remarkable is that the Philippines also specially invited a large number of observers, journalists, and dignitaries from foreign militaries to the scene, and they watched the entire operation of sinking the Chinese warship from the top of a hill near the exercise area.

In the face of such arrogant provocations, it is clear that China needs to demonstrate a more assertive and robust military posture in the South China Sea. This is not only to demonstrate the determination and ability of the Chinese Navy to defend national security and resist external aggression, but also to provide a strong response to a series of recent incidents that have challenged China's bottom line. It is likely that this is also one of the main motivations for China's 055 Brigade to conduct live-fire exercises in the South China Sea - to clearly convey to the world China's firm belief and strong strength in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

When the 055 Brigade conducts live firing in the South China Sea, this action will undoubtedly have a far-reaching and complex impact on the situation in the surrounding area, and this military action may exacerbate the tense atmosphere in the South China Sea and arouse widespread concern and concern from neighboring countries and the international community. This escalation of tensions could make the already complex South China Sea issue more intractable and increase the uncertainty of regional peace and stability. It sends a clear and firm signal to potential aggressors that China has a strong navy and is not an object to invade at will. Such a strong military stance is likely to cause some countries to reassess their relationship with China and be more respectful of China's core interests and regional positions.