Two soldiers injured by old landmine at Phu Pha base

Matichon•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

Two soldiers were slightly injured after stepping on a partially detonated old landmine while clearing a firing area at Phu Pha Operational Base.

•The incident occurred on July 17 at approximately 10:30 AM.
•Two personnel from the 122nd Infantry Company, 12th Infantry Battalion, were injured.
•The injuries happened during a mission to improve the firing area at Phu Pha Operational Base.
•Both injured soldiers were transported to Kantharalak Hospital and are in safe condition.

•At 10:30 AM on July 17, soldiers were performing clearing operations at Phu Pha Operational Base.
•Master Sergeant Chakkrit Buakaew stepped on an old landmine that remained in the area.
•Master Sergeant Chakkrit Buakaew suffered swelling and bruising to the right foot and ankle, as well as slight chest tightness, because the mine did not detonate fully.
•Master Sergeant Sathit Phongkaew was affected by flying stones and soil from the blast, though no deep wounds were found.
•The unit immediately transported Master Sergeant Chakkrit Buakaew and Master Sergeant Sathit Phongkaew to Kantharalak Hospital.
•The Suranaree Force reported that both soldiers arrived safely at the hospital and are in safe condition with no torn tissues or lost limbs.
•The unit is monitoring the condition of the injured and implementing measures to inspect the area for other remaining explosive objects.

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Second Army Region(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)

The organization that disclosed the report regarding the landmine incident.

Suranaree Force(กองกำลังสุรนารี)

The force that reported the landmine incident and the evacuation of the injured.

122nd Infantry Company(กองร้อยทหารราบที่ 122)

The company whose personnel were injured during the operation at Phu Pha Operational Base.

12th Infantry Battalion(กองพันทหารราบที่ 12)

The battalion to which the 122nd Infantry Company belongs.

Phu Pha Operational Base(ฐานปฏิบัติการภูผา)

The location where the landmine incident occurred during area improvement tasks.

Kantharalak Hospital(โรงพยาบาลกันทรลักษณ์)

The medical facility where the two injured soldiers were taken for treatment.

Chakkrit Buakaew(จักรกฤษ บัวแก้ว)

A Master Sergeant and commander of the 40mm L60 anti-aircraft gun squad who stepped on the landmine.

Sathit Phongkaew(สาธิต ผ่องแก้ว)

A Master Sergeant and 40mm L60 anti-aircraft gun aimer who was injured by debris from the explosion.