Peruvian Prime Minister Salvador del Solar on Wednesday expressed his condolences to the families of the three Army members, who passed away during the confrontations between military patrols and terrorists in the
"Non-Commissioned Officer Osman Ccapa, Second Lieutenant Tomy Heredia, and Second Non-Commissioned Officer Italo Perez, brave members of our Army, lost their lives fighting terrorism in defense of the homeland. Our most heartfelt condolences to their families," the high-ranking official said via social media.
On Tuesday, the Joint Command of the Armed Forces informed a new confrontation against terrorists took place within the framework of reconnaissance and combat operations near Valle Manantial town (Junin region).
As a result, Second Lieutenant Heredia and Non-Commissioned Officer Perez —who belonged to the 31st Infantry Brigade— passed away.
Previously, it had been informed Second Non-Commissioned Officer Ccapa had died due to the confrontation.
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