7 soldiers hurt in Northern Samar landmine blast; military blames NPA

The military said troops from the 20th Infantry Battalion and 63rd Infantry Battalion were conducting immersion activities when the explosion occurred at 6:15 a.m.

“Of the seven, dalawa ang critical, so ongoing ang evacuation nila sa hospital [two were in critical condition so their evacuation to the hospital is ongoing],” 8ID commander Major General Edgardo de Leon said. “Hopefully malagpasan nila yung kanilang ordeal na, nagko-community service na nga, pinasabugan pa ng anti-personnel mine,” he added.

De Leon blamed the communist rebel group New People’s Army for the attack and condemned them for their alleged violation of the law that prohibits the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines. Authorities are now conducting pursuit operations to arrest the involved rebels, De Leon said, adding appropriate charges will be filed against them for violation of International Humanitarian Law .

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