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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

Military reports one soldier killed and three injured in drone explosive attack in southwest Colombia

A military drone attack in southwest Colombia resulted in the death of one soldier and injuries to 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 technology by armed groups against military personnel.

Key Facts

  • One soldier was killed in the attack.
  • Three soldiers were injured in the attack.
  • The attack occurred on Wednesday.
  • The attack involved explosives launched by a drone.
  • The location of the attack was in the southwest region of 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“Location of the incident”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“News agency reporting the event”organizationJaime Martínez“Dissident group accused of the attack.”