Another Romanian military died in mission in Afghanistan
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
A Romanian soldier was killed Tuesday morning during a mission in Zabul province, in Afghanistan, the Romanian Defense ministry said in a statement. Corporal Catalin Ionel Marinescu of the 26th infantry battalion "Neagoe Basarab" was severely injured by the explosion of an improvised explosivedevice, while patrolling the A1 highway. He died in hospital from the sustained injuries. Marinescu was 28 and was not married. Romanian Defense Minister Gabriel Oprea has signed an order promoting ...