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The ongoing sweep operation by the People's Republic of China Coastal Defense Force, targeting illegal communication relay points associated with "radio smuggling" in the island areas offshore of the Guangdong sector, continued today. During the operation, a remotely piloted reconnaissance aircraft of the Coastal Defense Force identified a previously unconfirmed relay outpost. Unidentified armed individuals, concealed near the outpost, fired upon the reconnaissance aircraft. The remote operating unit then engaged with the aircraft's mounted weapon in response, leading to a brief exchange of fire. Minor injuries were reported among the armed group, but no personnel losses were sustained by the Coastal Defense Force. The reconnaissance aircraft returned safely to base, having sustained minor damage to its airframe. This incident suggests that illegal activities in the region remain active and indicates a potential for the sweep operation to be prolonged.