Afghanistan, Jan. 27 -- At least 23 Indonesian soldiers were killed after a deadly landslide struck a military training area in West Java, following days of heavy rainfall.
Media reported that the soldiers died after being trapped in a landslide that hit Pasir Langu village in the Bandung Barat district of West Java.
Reuters reported on Tuesday, January 27, that the landslide occurred on Saturday, burying troops who were conducting field exercises in the area.
Navy commander Tunggul told Reuters that the victims were 23 marines taking part in border security training related to Indonesia-Papua New Guinea operations.
Indonesia is highly vulnerable to landslides during the rainy season, particularly in mountainous regions where deforestat...