Military Deploys Helicopters to Combat Forest Fires Near Indonesia's New Capital
Forest fires have erupted near Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara (IKN), prompting the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to deploy troops and helicopters for firefighting efforts. Given the difficult land access to the affected areas, aerial firefighting using helicopters capable of carrying up to 2,000 liters of water is the primary strategy. Authorities are also pursuing legal action against a company suspected of involvement in the fires.
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