They sailed within 6 miles of an Artificial Island built by china. This report indicate the vessel sustained damage to the left rear side. This isnt the first major collision with the u. S. Navy vessel in recent months. In june the uss fitzgerald collided with a cargo vessel. Seven sailors died when the compartment they were in flooded in just 90 seconds. A lot of prayers going out for those ten missing sailors right now. We understand there are helicopters in the area as well as other ships trying to help find those ten sailors who have gone missing as a result of this. Five are injured. The Defense Department reporter Lukas Thomason is standing by. You are on the phone. Whats the latest that you are hearing about the fate of the uss john mccain and the ten sailors missing . We understand it is moving back to a port. Thats right. In addition to the ten sailors missing, five are injured. I just got off the phone with the officials in japan. The five that are injured, they characterize