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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

Drone explosive attack in southwest Colombia results in one military death and three injuries

A military drone attack in southwest Colombia killed one soldier and injured three others on Wednesday. The Colombian army attributes the attack to a dissident faction of the former FARC.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in southwest Colombia involving the use of drone-based explosive technology by armed groups against military personnel.

Key Facts

  • One military member was killed in the attack.
  • Three military members were injured in the attack.
  • The attack involved explosives launched via a drone.
  • The incident occurred on a Wednesday in southwest Colombia.
  • The Colombian army identified the perpetrators as a dissident faction of the former FARC.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia“The group whose dissidents are suspected of the attack.”locationColombia“The country where the attack occurred.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia who assumed office in August.”personAlejandro López Quintero“Soldier killed in the drone attack.”personFrancis L. Donovan“Commander of the United States Southern Command.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”organizationJaime Martínez“Dissident group accused of the attack.”