Fallen TNI Soldiers in Lebanon Receive Extraordinary Posthumous Promotions
The TNI Commander stated that three soldiers who fell during the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon have received an Extraordinary Posthumous Rank Promotion in the Non-War Military Operation (KPLB OMSPA). In addition to this honour, the soldiers also receive compensation valued at more than Rp 1.8 billion per person.
“Besides the cash compensation, the three fallen soldiers also receive the Extraordinary Posthumous Rank Promotion for Non-War Military Operation (KPLB OMSPA),” said TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto in his statement on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Agus detailed the total compensation received by Captain Infantry Zulmi Aditya Iskandar at Rp 1,894,688,236, Sergeant First Class (Sertu) Muhammad Nur Ikhwan at Rp 1,846,309,049, and Private First Class (Praka) Farizal Rhomadhon at Rp 1,854,075,205.
“This consists of cash savings from insurance, special death risk compensation, scholarships for two children, UN death compensation, watzah funds, Mandatory Housing Savings for the Army (TWP AD), personal accident coverage, and fallen soldier compensation from banking,” said Agus.
Captain Zulmi received UN death compensation of Rp 1.2 billion and special death risk compensation of Rp 450 million, as well as scholarships for two children worth Rp 60 million, totalling Rp 1.89 billion. Sertu Nur Ikhwan received UN death compensation of Rp 1.2 billion, special death risk compensation of Rp 450 million, and a scholarship of Rp 30 million, totalling Rp 1.84 billion.
Meanwhile, Praka Farizal Rhomadhon received UN death compensation of Rp 1.2 billion, special death risk compensation of Rp 450 million, and a scholarship of Rp 30 million. The total compensation received amounts to Rp 1.85 billion.
In addition, the three soldiers also receive the “Dag Hammarskjöld” Medal, continued salary for 12 months including basic salary, ULP, and position allowances, as well as widow’s pension after the continued salary period ends.
Previously, three TNI soldiers died and five others were injured in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon on 29–30 March 2026. The first incident occurred in the Adchit al-Qusayr area when a projectile explosion struck the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon troops’ area, killing one soldier.
A day later, another explosion occurred near Bani Hayyan and hit a patrol vehicle, killing two TNI soldiers. The series of attacks underscores the increasing risks faced by Indonesian peacekeeping forces in the conflict zone.