There are at least six soldiers dead The patrol they joined after Sunday Tried to cross a river in Puno district to escape protesters In the Puno region, Peru. Seven soldiers were referred to the hospital for hypothermia.
Joint Command of the Armed Forces announced that a military patrol is trying to take an alternative route, which includes crossing the river to “avoid conflict” with protesters in the town of Ilave, which is blocking the passage of soldiers they threaten. stones and huaracas, reported the RPP station. But because of the difficulties and the flow of the river six soldiers caught in the current; when someone dies. Later, the Department of Defense reported that four other soldiers had died, and soon after announced that divers had found the lifeless body of a sixth soldier.
“Faced with this situation and to avoid clashes with the protesters, who threatened personnel and did not provide any opportunity for dialogue, the patrol decided to take an alternative route, which includes crossing the Ilave river to avoid conflict,” the statement said. From the Peruvian Army. The army went to Juli to respond to protest mobilizations.
The Peruvian Ministry of Defense issued a statement on Monday expressing its regret over the sad events. The defense portfolio later reported that the Peruvian flag was at half-mast in front of the Ministry headquarters in memory of the deceased soldiers, and confirmed that an investigation had been launched to clarify the facts and resolve the responsibilities involved.