Jakarta, Jan. 30 -- The Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) have helped with the reconstruction of eight bridges in North Sumatra to restore connectivity in several parts of the province affected by major floods and landslides last November.

According to the military's written statement on Friday, its officers involved themselves by laying the bridges' foundations, installing safety fences, and carrying out finishing touches before opening the bridges to the public.

"The works are carried out to help restore residents' connectivity, which was disrupted due to damage to bridges that connect villages in the region," the Indonesian Army's (TNI-AD's) Information Office head, Brigadier General Donny Pramono, stated.

Military officers worked tog...