Archive · 6 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- The attack occurred on Friday, and the revised death toll was announced on Saturday.
- Where
- The military garrison was in Colombia’s Catatumbo region.
- Why
- Authorities said the attack was carried out by National Liberation Army rebels amid military operations against armed groups.
- 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