Two soldiers killed in drone strike in Colombia
Quick Look
- Two soldiers were killed and five others injured in a drone attack on an army base in Ocaña, Colombia.
- The army attributes the attack to the ELN guerrilla group, which is active in the Catatumbo region.
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Why It Matters
The Catatumbo region is a scene of armed conflict between the army and the ELN, the country's largest armed group.
In Colombia, two soldiers were killed in a drone attack on an army base attributed to the guerrilla group ELN. Five more army personnel were injured in Ocaña in the northeastern Catatumbo region, local authorities reported.
The army is taking action against the so-called National Liberation Army (ELN) in Catatumbo. It is the largest armed group in the country. According to the army, at least 20 drones equipped with explosives were used in the attack.
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President Abelardo de la Espriella blamed the ELN for the crime. "To the ELN I say very clearly: For every police officer or soldier you kill, I will bring the full weight and lawful power of the state upon you," he wrote on X.
Open Questions
- Are there any other injuries?
- How does the ELN react to the president's threat?
