ZAMBOANGA CITY: Dozens of Abu Sayyaf rebels escaped a massive military assault in Basilan province that left two soldiers dead and more than 28 wounded.

Security officials insisted that up to a dozen rebels were slain the fierce fighting in the villages of Ungkaya Pukan and Tipo-Tipo town, but troops had not recovered any single body of Abu Sayyaf gunmen in the areas.

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