Two More Soldiers Fall, Total of Three TNI Troops Killed in Lebanon
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that two soldiers from the Task Force of the Indonesian Contingent (Konga) TNI in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission were killed in southern Lebanon on Monday (30/3/2026).
This brings the total number of fallen TNI soldiers to three members.
“In the incident, two TNI soldiers were reported killed, while two others suffered serious injuries. The injured soldiers are currently receiving intensive medical treatment at a healthcare facility in Beirut,” said Brigadier General TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of Information at the Ministry of Defence Secretariat General, in a press release on Tuesday (31/3/2026).
He added that the incident occurred amid increasing intensity of combat in the area.
To date, the exact cause of the incident is still being investigated by UNIFIL in accordance with applicable procedures.
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Defence and TNI, continues to coordinate with UNIFIL headquarters to ensure the safety of all personnel and the best handling for the victims.
“Evacuation and medical treatment measures have also been carried out quickly in accordance with United Nations operational procedures,” he explained.
The Ministry of Defence emphasised that the safety of peacekeeping forces must be a priority.
Rico stressed that all parties involved in the conflict are expected to respect international humanitarian law and ensure the security of peacekeeping personnel.
“Indonesia remains committed to actively contributing to maintaining world peace and supporting regional stability through participation in UN peacekeeping missions,” he asserted.
Based on the latest information from TNI Headquarters, they are Head Soldier (Praka) Rico Pramudia, Praka Bayu Prakoso, Praka Farizal Rhomadhon, and Praka Arif Kurniawan.
“Praka Farizal Rhomadhon was declared killed, Praka Rico Pramudia suffered serious injuries, while Praka Bayu Prakoso and Praka Arif Kurniawan suffered minor injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment,” said TNI Head of Information Centre Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah to Kompas.com on Monday (30/3/2026).
For medical treatment, the two soldiers with minor injuries are being treated at UNIFIL Level I Hospital, a basic healthcare facility of the UN forces.
Meanwhile, the soldier with serious injuries was evacuated by helicopter to St. George Hospital in Beirut for further treatment.
“The fallen soldier is currently laid to rest at the East Sector Headquarters (HQ) and is in the process of administrative arrangements for repatriation to Indonesia with assistance from the Indonesian Embassy in Beirut,” he revealed.