{ "success": true, "data": { "id": 1971427, "msgid": "latest-facts-on-search-for-five-missing-journalists-in-sunda-strait-waters-warships-deployed-1789023663", "date": "2026-09-10 13:10:00", "title": "Latest Facts on Search for Five Missing Journalists in Sunda Strait Waters, Warships Deployed", "author": "", "source": "VIVA", "tags": "berita", "topic": "Social Policy", "summary": "Search operations have been expanded to the northern side of Mount Anak Krakatau following the disappearance of five journalists covering volcanic activity. The Indonesian Navy has deployed several warships to assist the joint SAR team in scouring a vast area of the Sunda Strait.", "content": "

The search for five journalists who lost contact while reporting on\nthe activities of Mount Anak Krakatau entered a new phase on Thursday,\n10 September 2026. The joint SAR team has expanded the operational area\nafter previous sweeps over the last two days failed to locate the\ngroup.<\/p>\n

Not only has the search area been enlarged, but the fleet strength\nhas also increased. The search now involves several Indonesian Navy\nwarships and extends into the waters of Lampung as a precautionary\nmeasure in case the group was carried away by currents.<\/p>\n

Here are the latest facts regarding the search for the five missing\njournalists in the Sunda Strait, as compiled on Thursday, 10 September\n2026:<\/p>\n

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  1. Search expanded to the northern side of Anak Krakatau<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One of the most recent developments is the change in the search\nsector. After the southern region of Mount Anak Krakatau was swept up to\na radius of approximately 20 nautical miles (about 37 kilometres), the\njoint SAR team began expanding operations to the northern side.<\/p>\n

    This change in sector was implemented based on calculations of sea\ncurrents, wave shifts, and wind direction. Given these conditions, the\nteam is no longer concentrating solely on the southern sector of the\nMount Anak Un Krakatau area.<\/p>\n

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    1. Three Indonesian Navy warships deployed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Search capabilities have been bolstered by the involvement of three\nIndonesian Navy warships: KRI Leuser-924, KRI Kerambit-627, and KRI\nLepu-861. The deployment of these warships aims to strengthen the\noperation and assist in widening the sweep across the Sunda Strait\nwaters.<\/p>\n

      In addition to these three vessels, other Indonesian Navy elements\nare also supporting the search, including KAL Anyer I.3-64, RHIB Peucang\nfrom Lanal Banten, and KAL Siaga from Lanal Lampung.<\/p>\n

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      1. Sweeping has reached dozens of nautical miles he search has been\nconducted across a very vast area. On the second day of the operation,\nKN SAR Tetuka was reported to have swept up to 68.3 nautical miles,\nwhile KAL Anyer covered up to 69.5 nautical miles. Other vessels are\nscouring various areas deemed likely to be related to the group\u2019s\nmovement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The area includes Sebesi Island, Sebuku Island, Rakata, Pulau\nPanjang, and the Mount Anak Krakatau region. Despite the sweeping being\nconducted over significant distances, no signs of the group have been\nfound as of the second day of the search.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/latest-facts-on-search-for-five-missing-journalists-in-sunda-strait-waters-warships-deployed-1789023663", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }