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PRESS INFORMATION
A Romanian soldier of the 2nd Maneuver Battalion deployed to Zabul Province in Afghanistan was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) on Wednesday morning, September 7.
During a patrol mission, Corporal Ion-Lucian Leuştean had a recce task when he was attacked with an IED. He was given first aid and then transported by a medvac helicopter to Lagman Base for surgery and specialized medical care.
The Minister of National Defence Gabriel Oprea and the military leadership are constantly updated on Corporal Leuştean's condition.
MoND Press Office