A military was killed and other four were wounded today, August 31 at about 10 a.m. (Romanian time) in Afghanistan.

The military from the 30th Mountain Battalion “Dragoslavele” were in mission of patrol on the A1 high way (Qalat-Kabul) at about 20 km far from Qalat. The third amphibious armored carrier from the column of four vehicles passed over an explosive device.

In the explosion, Senior Sergeant Dragos Traian Alexandrescu was killed. The military was married, had two children and worked within the Ministry of Defence since 2003.

The wounded military benefited of medical care at the explosion place and then they were transported to the military hospital in Lagman Base.

The MoD leaders are expressing their deep regret for the lost and the condolences for the families. MoD Press Office

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President of Romania, Traian Basescu, addressed a message of condolences to the family of Senior Sergeant Dragos Traian Alexandrescu killed in Afghanistan on August 31 (Romanian Version only)

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Message of condolence by PM Calin Popescu – Tariceanu to the family of Senior Sergeant Dragos Traian Alexandrescu - killed in Afghanistan

“I was grief – stricken to hear about the death of Senior Sergeant Dragos Traian Alexandrescu from the 30 battalion Mountaineers Dragoslavele, killed while on duty, in Afghanistan and the injury of other four of his colleagues.
It is a painful loss for his family and colleagues, a sad moment for the Romanian Army and Romania. I voice my deep compassion and solidarity in this painful moment with all who knew Dragos Traian Alexandrescu and I offer my sincere condolence to this bereaved family.
May He rest in peace!

I am standing by the side of the four Romanian military wounded in mission in Afghanistan. I appreciate their courage, loyalty and I assure them of my full support. I wish them rapid recovery and I wish them return home healthy, to be alongside their families and friends”.

Press Office of the Government of Romania - 31.08.2008