Colombia drone attack by suspected guerrillas kills 3 soldiers, army says
Summary
A drone attack on a military base in northeastern Colombia killed three soldiers and wounded four. The Colombian army says the National Liberation Army (ELN), a rebel group, carried out the attack near the border with Venezuela.Key Facts
- The attack happened in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, a department near Venezuela.
- Explosives were dropped from drones during the attack.
- Three soldiers died, two at the scene and one after medical care.
- The Colombian army named the soldiers killed in action.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the attack and promised strong action against criminals.
- President de la Espriella supports a military alliance with the U.S. and Israel to fight guerrilla groups.
- The ELN has been active since 1964 and controls parts of the border region with Venezuela, a key coca-growing area.
- ELN shares territory with dissident FARC factions that refused Colombia’s peace agreement.
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