Over 34 days of search and recovery operations in Cambodia (from November 6th to December 10th, 2025), the teams searched for and recovered 180 remains of fallen soldiers; of which, Team K70 recovered 16 remains, Team K71 recovered 140 remains, and Team K73 recovered 24 remains.
In the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony, delegates respectfully laid flowers and offered incense in remembrance, expressing profound gratitude to the outstanding sons and daughters of the Vietnamese nation who bravely sacrificed their lives for the cause of national independence and the fulfillment of noble international duties.
Colonel Nguyen Duc Thuan, Team Leader of Team K71, said that in implementing Plan No. 13/KH-BCĐ dated October 22, 2025, of the Provincial Steering Committee 515 on the task of searching for and collecting the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Cambodia during various periods of war, phase 25 (dry season 2025-2026), on November 6, 2025, the Provincial Steering Committee 515 organized a departure ceremony and assigned tasks to the teams searching for and collecting the remains of martyrs who died in Cambodia. Specifically, Team K70 surveyed and searched for 95 martyrs' graves in Kampong Cham and Tboung Khmum provinces; Team K71 surveyed and searched for 172 martyrs' graves in Seam Reap, Banteay Meanchey, and Otdar Meanchey provinces. Team K73 surveyed and searched for 76 martyrs' graves in Prey Veng, Battambang, and Pailin provinces.
During their mission in Cambodia, the officers and soldiers of the teams consistently demonstrated a high sense of responsibility, overcoming all difficulties; they closely coordinated with the security and guidance forces of the Military Sub-district and the people of the neighboring provinces. The teams, together with local authorities at all levels, effectively carried out civilian outreach work, providing financial and material support, organizing medical examinations and treatment, and distributing medicine to the local people in the areas where they were stationed and where they searched for and collected the remains of fallen soldiers. This was met with approval and support from the Cambodian government and people. The teams successfully completed all assigned tasks, contributing to strengthening the friendship and solidarity between the two nations, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Colonel Nguyen Minh Tan, Deputy Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command and Deputy Head of the 515 Steering Committee of Tay Ninh province, commended the sense of responsibility and achievements of the officers and soldiers of the search and repatriation teams for the remains of martyrs who died in Cambodia in the first phase, stage 25 (dry season 2025-2026); and expressed gratitude to the security and guidance forces of the Military Sub-districts of the provinces in the Kingdom of Cambodia for their assistance and support to the teams during the mission.
Upon completing the first phase of the 25th mission and returning to Vietnam, Colonel Nguyen Minh Tan requested that the Command Boards of the teams closely coordinate with relevant agencies to complete the procedures for handing over the remains of fallen soldiers in accordance with regulations and prepare to serve the Provincial Steering Committee 515 in organizing a solemn and thoughtful memorial and burial ceremony for the fallen soldiers' remains. At the same time, the teams should urgently implement all necessary measures to ensure the full implementation of policies for officers and soldiers who have completed their missions; prepare forces, inspect equipment, provide training in Khmer language and professional skills, especially excavation and search techniques, to serve the second phase of the 25th mission (dry season 2025-2026) and be ready for the mission of searching for and collecting the remains of fallen soldiers within the country.
Colonel Nguyen Minh Tan stated that the search and collection of the remains of fallen soldiers is a sacred and noble political task that profoundly reflects the moral principles and traditions of "Drinking water, remembering the source," and "Showing gratitude and repaying kindness" of the nation, and is given special attention by the Party and the State.
Over the years, thanks to the coordinated assistance of all levels, sectors, the political system, localities, and international friends, the search and recovery teams for the remains of fallen soldiers who died in Cambodia have demonstrated high political determination and great responsibility, carrying out their duties with all their hearts, unity, and solidarity in the work of searching for, recovering, and bringing the remains of fallen soldiers back to rest in their homeland.
Following the ceremony, delegates and armed forces personnel, representatives of all walks of life, and officers and soldiers from the various units jointly carried the remains of the martyrs and offered incense in remembrance of them at the Martyrs' Remains Repository at Hill 82 Martyrs' Cemetery - Tay Ninh, Tan Bien commune, and the Martyrs' Remains Repository at Team K73. Afterwards, they handed over the remains to the Department of Internal Affairs at Hill 82 Martyrs' Cemetery - Tay Ninh.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/don-hai-cot-liet-sy-quan-tinh-nguyen-va-chuyen-gia-viet-nam-hy-sinh-tai-campuchia-ve-nuoc-20251210224719565.htm
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