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| Capitano Massimo Ranzani |
The Italian soldier killed today (28th February) is Captain Massimo Ranzani, of the 5th Alpine Regiment. The incident occured about 25km north of Shindand when a joint Italian-Afghan military convoy got hit by an improvised explosive device (IED).
Four other soldiers were injured in the blast and air evacuated to hospital.
The patrol was part of an operation providing medical assistance to the local population.
The Italian Army reports that Ranzani has been posthumously promoted from the rank of 1st Lieutenant to Captain.
The Italian Army reports that Ranzani has been posthumously promoted from the rank of 1st Lieutenant to Captain.
RIP fallen hero. Condolences to family and friends.
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