The Aporia · Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post

Colombian authorities report that the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group attacked a military compound on Friday night in Ocana, killing at least three soldiers and injuring four others. The attack involved drones dropping explosives onto the compound before clashes broke out within the facility. At least 20 drones loaded with explosives were reportedly used in the assault, according to an unnamed security official. The incident is the latest in a series of deadly attacks by armed groups on Colombian military targets since President Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration.

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At least three Colombian soldiers, Captain Marco David Pirajón Montezuma, Professional Soldier Joel Alberto Jiménez Jaramillo, and Professional Soldier Jhon Carlos Marrugo Manjarrez, were killed in a drone attack by the National Liberation Army (ELN) on a military compound in Ocana, Colombia. The attack occurred late Friday, with explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside the compound, which borders Venezuela. Two soldiers died at the scene and a third after receiving medical attention, while four others were injured. The Colombian government has condemned the attack, with President Abelardo de la Espriella vowing to bring down "the full weight and legitimate force of the State" on those responsible.

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“To the ELN I say with absolute clarity: for every police officer or soldier you kill, I will bring down on you the full weight and legitimate force of the State,” President Abelardo de la Espriella said in a statement on social media condemning the attack.

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🔮 “To the ELN I say with absolute clarity: for every police officer or soldier you kill, I will bring down on you the full weight and legitimate force of the State,” President Abelardo de la Espriella said in a statement on social media condemning the attack.

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Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post · assertive framing

Colombian authorities have said that at least three soldiers have been killed and several more injured after an attack on a military compound by an armed group that included drones used to drop explosives. asserted

that → say → explosives

The Colombian army said on Saturday that the attack had been carried out by the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN) the night before in the municipality of Ocana, which is in the area bordering Venezuela. asserted

which → say → Venezuela

Two soldiers were killed in the clashes, along with a third who died after receiving medical attention. asserted

who → kill → attention

Four were injured. asserted

Four → injure → ?

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government → kill → Heights

Espriella → say → attack

Authorities said that drones dropped explosives onto the compound in the department of Norte de Santander before fighting took place within the facility. asserted

fighting → say → facility

The news service AFP reported that at least 20 drones loaded with explosives were utilised in the attack, citing an unnamed security official. asserted

drones → report → official

De la Espriella won office pledging to return Colombia to militarised confrontation with armed groups and criminal organisations that have jostled for influence across the country, despite concerns that it could lead to surging violence and possible rights abuses. uncertain

it → win → violence

Deadly attacks by armed groups have continued to rattle the country since his inauguration. asserted

attacks → continue → inauguration

The attack on Friday took place in the northeastern Catatumbo region, where the ELN is based and where the government has carried out military raids against armed groups. asserted

government → take → groups

De la Espriella has also promised closer ties with the United States, which has sought to expand its military involvement in the region under the so-called “Shield of the Americas” initiative. asserted

which → promise → initiative

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with de la Espriella, a former lawyer who previously represented leaders of paramilitaries, in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla next week. asserted

who → set → Barranquilla

Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post

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