Indonesia deploys 1,267 troops for earthquake response in East Nusa Tenggara

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has mobilized 1,267 personnel to bolster disaster response in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The troops are actively engaged in critical life-saving and recovery operations across the affected regions.

Colonel (Navy) Agung Saptoadi, Head of Public Information at the TNI Information Center, stated that the TNI's mission includes searching for and treating victims, alongside mitigating damage in the earthquake-stricken areas. "The TNI is also supporting the operation of command posts and field kitchens to help meet the needs of affected residents," Saptoadi said.

Personnel have been strategically deployed across several districts, including Sikka, Ngada, Nagekeo, Ende, Manggarai, East Manggarai, and West Manggarai. The TNI has also provided substantial logistical support, comprising 89 vehicles, 21 field tents, and 120 cots. The Indonesian Navy has further contributed by readying a Bell 412 helicopter for essential tasks like transporting personnel and distributing aid.

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The TNI is also supporting the operation of command posts and field kitchens to help meet the needs of affected residents.

This rapid deployment underscores the military's commitment to assisting communities in crisis. "The TNI, together with all relevant agencies, will continue to carry out integrated operations to support search and rescue efforts, victim care, and the recovery of affected communities and areas," Saptoadi affirmed.

As of Saturday afternoon, the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasures (BNPB) reported a tragic death toll of 47. The damage extends to 157 severely damaged houses, with significant destruction also affecting 87 educational facilities, 18 healthcare facilities, five places of worship, and six office buildings.

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The TNI, together with all relevant agencies, will continue to carry out integrated operations to support search and rescue efforts, victim care, and the recovery of affected communities and areas.