Royal Brunei Armed Forces Continues Combat Exercise In Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan – Early yesterday morning, enemy forces launched separate attacks at two strategic locations in Tutong District.

The first attack was on Kampong Tempuan Telisai and the second target was Kampong Bukit Beruang. Both locations were captured by advancing enemy forces.

This was part of the combat exercise Hikmat Bersatu 2003. It is currently conducted throughout the country.

The enemy force launched the attack on the Royal Brunei Armed Forces guarding the Kampong Telisai Bridge.

In the attack which came at about 6 am, the enemy destroyed part of the bridge.

At the same time, another advancing enemy force assaulted the armed forces at Kampong Bukit Beruang and conquered the area.

Due to the attack, the 2nd battalion made tactical withdrawal to a new defensive area to slow down the advance of the enemy force.

Once again, the public are reminded that the exercise, which began on September 29 and would end on October 19, will involve several villages in Tutong and Belait Districts, air space, Brunei waters and some parts of the Brunei-Muara District.

Members of the public are asked to give their cooperation and not to be unduly alarmed by the drill.

The road users are also advised to drive cautiously during the transportation of heavy vehicles and tanks. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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