JAKARTA - The Ministry of Defense (Moeldoko) stated that one TNI soldier who served in Lebanon, namely Praka Rico Pramudia, died after undergoing medical treatment at a hospital.
In the upload of the official Instagram account of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Defense explained that it expressed condolences for the death of the TNI AD soldier.
"The death of Praka Rico Pramudia in the implementation of the world peace mission with UNIFIL in South Lebanon is a deep sorrow. The deceased died after undergoing treatment for injuries suffered during the assignment," as quoted from the official Instagram account of the Ministry of Defense, Saturday, April 25.
ANTARA also tried to confirm to the Head of the Information Center of the TNI Headquarters, Major General TNI Aulia Dwi Nasrullah regarding detailed information about the death of the soldier.
However, until now, Aulia has not responded to ANTARA's confirmation through a short message. Until this news was released, ANTARA is still trying to find out more information about the death of Praka Rico Pramudia.
Praka Rico is one of three TNI soldiers who were injured in an attack in Lebanon on Sunday (23/3).
"Praka Rico Pramudia suffered serious injuries and Praka Bayu Prakoso and Praka Arif Kurniawan suffered minor injuries who are currently receiving medical treatment," said the Head of the TNI Headquarters, Major General TNI Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, when confirmed by ANTARA in Jakarta, Monday (20/4).
Aulia explained that they were injured after the Indonesian contingent's assignment post in Adshit al-Qusyar City in South Lebanon was hit by artillery fire on Sunday (29/3).
In the incident, Praka Farizal Romadhon who was also in the same place as Rico fell, because he was hit by a direct attack.
Rico, who suffered serious injuries, was immediately rushed to St. George Hospital in Beirut by helicopter so that he could receive intensive medical treatment.
However, after several weeks of intensive care, Rico was declared dead at the hospital.
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