Attack on Colombian Military Post
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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.
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Local authorities blamed the attack late Friday, which targeted a military unit in the municipality of Ocaña, in the Norte de Santander department, which borders Venezuela, on the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN).
Much of ELN, an armed group active since 1964, is based in the Catatumbo region, which includes parts of the Norte de Santander and Cesar departments.
ELN also harbours dissident factions of the now defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) that did not join the peace agreement a decade ago.
Both groups are vying for control of the strategic region, which connects to the porous border with Venezuela and is one of Colombia’s primary coca-producing areas.
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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…
Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post →Colombia's army reported an attack involving explosives dropped from drones on Friday night that resulted in the deaths of at least three soldiers and wounded four others. The National Liberation Army (ELN) is being blamed for the attack, which targeted a military unit in the municipality of Ocaña. Three of the fatalities were confirmed to be soldiers, with one dying immediately and two later succumbing to their…
Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia →Colombia's army reported an attack by suspected guerrillas involving drones that killed at least three soldiers and wounded four. The National Liberation Army (ELN) is blamed for the attack, which targeted a military unit in the Norte de Santander department near Venezuela's border. Two soldiers died at the scene and one later from medical treatment. The ELN has been active since 1964 and is fighting for control of…
Colombia drone attack by suspected guerrillas kills 3 soldiers, army says →Colombian authorities have attributed an attack involving explosives dropped from drones to the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group, which occurred on Friday in the municipality of Ocaña in the Norte de Santander department. At least three soldiers were killed and four others wounded as a result of the attack, with two dying immediately and a third later succumbing to injuries. President Abelardo de la…
Suspected guerrilla drone attack kills at least three soldiers in Colombia →Analysis
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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.
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5 Sep Suspected guerrilla drone attack kills at least three soldiers in ColombiaColombian authorities have attributed an attack involving explosives dropped from drones to the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group, which occurred on Friday in the municipality of Ocaña in the Norte de Santander department. At least three soldiers were killed and four others wounded as a result of the attack, with two dying immediately and a third later succumbing to injuries. President Abelardo de la…The Independent
5 Sep Colombia drone attack by suspected guerrillas kills 3 soldiers, army saysColombia's army reported an attack by suspected guerrillas involving drones that killed at least three soldiers and wounded four. The National Liberation Army (ELN) is blamed for the attack, which targeted a military unit in the Norte de Santander department near Venezuela's border. Two soldiers died at the scene and one later from medical treatment. The ELN has been active since 1964 and is fighting for control of…CBS News
5 Sep Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in ColombiaColombia's army reported an attack involving explosives dropped from drones on Friday night that resulted in the deaths of at least three soldiers and wounded four others. The National Liberation Army (ELN) is being blamed for the attack, which targeted a military unit in the municipality of Ocaña. Three of the fatalities were confirmed to be soldiers, with one dying immediately and two later succumbing to their…The Guardian
5 Sep Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military postColombian 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…Al Jazeera
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