This is reported by the NBC News channel.

As noted, now this issue is being considered in the US military department. Thus, the final decision can be announced on August 8.

However, in all likelihood, the operation will involve drone drones.

"There are a small number of US military deployed in the Philippines that provide support in the fight against militants," said Defense Ministry spokesman Jeff Davis.

According to Davis, the Philippines and the United States have been cooperating for 15 years on the issue of combating terrorism.

In turn, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that America provides the Philippine government with two single-engine Cessna 208B aircraft equipped with surveillance equipment worth more than 30 million. Doll.

In addition, 992 missiles, 1,040 rocket engines.

It should be noted that the hot spot is now the city of Maravi, in the battles for the capture of which participated about 500 militants.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform," in the Philippines, thirteen soldiers were killed and about 40 injured during a 14-hour battle in the city of Marawi, captured by the terrorist organization "Islamic State".