'Horseplay' and explosion among 138 incidents that lead to Defence Forces injuries in two years

One injury was reported from a direct physical assault while another soldier was hurt as a result of 'unintentional aggressive behaviour'. File picture

The Defence Forces reported nearly 140 dangerous incidents involving troops over the past two years, including an explosion, vehicle crashes, issues with weapons, and an injury suffered during "horseplay".

The military said of the 138 reportable incidents in 2024 and 2025, 16 were classified as major and 122 as moderate.