A military camp in northern Colombia was attacked by drones, resulting in 3 dead and 8 injured.
On the afternoon of November 7 local time, a military camp in the southern city of San Rosa del Sur, Bolívar Province, Colombia, was attacked by a drone carrying explosives. According to reports from the Colombian Army, the attack resulted in the deaths of 3 soldiers and injuries to 8 others.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack strongly in a social media post that day and expressed condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers. He stated that he had instructed relevant departments to provide necessary medical treatment and assistance to the injured and the families of the deceased.
Petro also announced that he had ordered security forces to intensify military and law enforcement operations to fully investigate and capture those responsible for the attack, combat related criminal organizations, and strengthen security control in areas affected by illegal armed groups. (Reporter Liao Kaidi from the Central Broadcasting Station)
On November 7, 2023, a drone attack targeted a military base in San Rosa del Sur, Bolívar Department, Colombia, resulting in 3 soldiers dead and 8 injured. Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack and directed security forces to intensify operations against the perpetrators and related criminal organizations. The government is also focusing on improving security in regions impacted by illegal armed groups.
- A military base in San Rosa del Sur, Bolívar Department, was attacked by a drone carrying explosives.
- The attack resulted in 3 soldiers dead and 8 injured.
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack and offered condolences to the victims' families.
- Security forces have been ordered to intensify military and law enforcement actions to apprehend those responsible.
- The government aims to enhance security in areas affected by illegal armed groups.