From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 8): 5 soldiers wounded in NPA ambush in Agusan Del Sur
Five soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 26th Infantry Battalion were wounded after being ambushed by 15 New People's Army (NPA)fighters in Purok 2, Kauswagan, Loreto, Agusan Del Sur Thursday morning.
Lt. Col. Leo Bongosia, 4th Infantry Division spokesperson, said the incident took place around 7:15 a.m.
He added the rebels started their attack by detonating radio-controlled landmines and shrapnel wounded five enlisted troopers, all with the rank of private first class.
The exchange of gunfire lasted for 10 minutes after which the rebel force quickly withdrew.
The soldiers were conducting foot patrols in the area and were headed towards their base when attacked by the NPAs, Bongosia said.
Pursuit operations are ongoing.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=552801
Five soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 26th Infantry Battalion were wounded after being ambushed by 15 New People's Army (NPA)fighters in Purok 2, Kauswagan, Loreto, Agusan Del Sur Thursday morning.
Lt. Col. Leo Bongosia, 4th Infantry Division spokesperson, said the incident took place around 7:15 a.m.
He added the rebels started their attack by detonating radio-controlled landmines and shrapnel wounded five enlisted troopers, all with the rank of private first class.
The exchange of gunfire lasted for 10 minutes after which the rebel force quickly withdrew.
The soldiers were conducting foot patrols in the area and were headed towards their base when attacked by the NPAs, Bongosia said.
Pursuit operations are ongoing.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=552801