Event Brief
Japan fires first-ever missiles from Philippine soil
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Japan launched Type 88 missiles from the Philippines, with the first missile hitting a WWII-era minesweeper 47 miles away.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Japan fired Type 88 missiles from Philippine soil, with the first missile hitting a WWII-era minesweeper target.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 7:28 AM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: None
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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