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Soldier dies from injuries sustained in Basilan ambush attack
A Philippine Army soldier has succumbed to severe head injuries following an armed ambush in Lamitan City, Basilan on Thursday night. The fatality marks a fresh casualty in the volatile southern region.
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PAGADIAN CITY – A soldier wounded in an armed ambush in Lamitan City, Basilan, has died from his injuries, military authorities confirmed Friday. Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the Philippine Army's 1101st Infantry Brigade, stated that the victim succumbed to severe head wounds early Friday morning. The soldier was among those targeted in the Thursday night attack in the island province. Details surrounding the circumstances of the ambush remain under investigation by military officials. The incident underscores the persistent security challenges facing military personnel operating in the Mindanao region, where armed groups continue to pose threats to government forces.