The Maute group’s stronghold in Marawi City is “getting smaller” but there are about 50 to 60 enemies battling soldiers, more than what the military estimated.

Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr., Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman, said the area being held by the Maute terrorists has been reduced to just over half a kilometer grid square.

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