Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia

Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compound

Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia

TL;DR

  • At least three soldiers were killed and four wounded in an attack in north-eastern Colombia.
  • The attack involved explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound.
  • Local authorities blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN) for the assault.
  • The incident occurred late on Friday in the municipality of Ocaña, Norte de Santander department.
  • President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the attack and vowed a strong state response.