1 day ago
Three Colombian Soldiers Killed in ELN Drone Attack
Three soldiers in Colombia were killed when drones attacked a military base.
The attack happened in the Catatumbo region.
Officials blamed the National Liberation Army, also called the ELN.
A military source said at least 20 drones carrying explosives were used.
The first report said two people had died, but officials later raised the number to three.
Five people were initially reported wounded.
President Abelardo de la Espriella said the government would respond forcefully.
Soldiers and police are still searching for those responsible.
The attack happened as Colombia faced increasing violence from armed groups.
Three Colombian soldiers were killed in a drone attack on a military garrison in the Catatumbo region.
Authorities blamed National Liberation Army rebels for the assault.
A military source said at least 20 explosive-laden drones were used.
The reported toll rose from two deaths and five wounded to three deaths.
President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed a tougher response as military operations continued.
- Who
- Three Colombian soldiers were killed; authorities blamed National Liberation Army rebels.
- What
- An attack involving explosive-laden drones targeted a Colombian military garrison.
- Where
- The military garrison was in Colombia’s Catatumbo region.
- When
- The attack occurred on Friday, and the revised death toll was announced on Saturday.
- Why
- Authorities said the attack was carried out by National Liberation Army rebels amid military operations against armed groups.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Three soldiers
- Initial reported toll
- Two dead and five wounded
- Weapons used
- At least 20 drones carrying explosives, according to a military source
- Suspected perpetrators
- National Liberation Army rebels
- Government response
- Military and police operations continued to protect the population and locate those responsible
- President
- Abelardo de la Espriella
- Regional context
- The attack occurred as Colombia grappled with its worst violence in a decade, according to the report
Quotes
Colombia’s Defence Ministry
Government ministry overseeing the country’s defence and security forces
“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.”
firstpost.com
“remain deployed to protect the population, bolster security, maintain the offensive against ELN units and locate those responsible for these attacks,”
firstpost.com
Sources
Related news
US Military Strike on Caribbean Boat Kills Four
Colombia Quake Death Toll Rises to 111, State of Emergency
US forces sink third suspected Ecuadorian drug vessel in Pacific
Ecuador fishermen stuck between cartel extortion and US airstrikes
At Least 111 Killed as Powerful Earthquake Hits Western Colombia
Pakistani Forces Kill 12 After Balochistan Convoy Attack
US Strike Ousts Maduro, Sparks Regional Tensions
Colombia Condemns ELN Strike Over US Military Buildup
Tragic Bus Crash in Colombia
Colombia's ELN Rebels Open to Resuming Peace Talks
