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Drone attack on Colombian army base kills three soldiers and wounds 16
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- A drone attack on a military base in Santa Rosa del Sur, northern Colombia, killed three soldiers and injured at least 16, with no group yet claiming responsibility.
- The region, rich in gold mines, is contested by rebel groups including the Gulf Clan, ELN, and factions of former FARC members, amid rising rural violence.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the attack, vowing to strengthen Colombia's defense and take a hardline approach against armed groups.
- Since de la Espriella took office in August, violence has escalated, with increased military operations and canceled peace talks, as armed groups intensify attacks on security forces.
- Recent months have seen a rise in bomb attacks on military and police targets, with a 9% increase in explosive-related incidents compared to the previous year, according to conflict monitors.
