A solemn ceremony was held in Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago on March 14 to commemorate the heroic martyrs who laid down their lives in Gac Ma battle on March 14, 1988.


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Any naval ships passing through Gac Ma, Co Lin and Len Dao waters drop wreath in tribute to 64 fallen soldiers in Gac Ma battle in 1988





A minute of silence to pay tribute to 64 fallen soldiers in Gac Ma battle





In the battle, 64 soldiers sacrificed their lives to safeguard the nation’s sacred territorial integrity and sovereignty





Any naval ships passing through Gac Ma, Co Lin and Len Dao waters drop wreath in tribute to 64 fallen soldiers in Gac Ma battle in 1988





Any naval ships passing through Gac Ma, Co Lin and Len Dao waters drop wreath in tribute to 64 fallen soldiers in Gac Ma battle in 1988





Participants offer incense and flowers in tribute to Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Gac Ma battle 31 years ago





In the battle, 64 soldiers sacrificed their lives to safeguard the nation’s sacred territorial integrity and sovereignty





Gac Ma island seen from Colin island

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