Drone attacks in Colombia: 361 so far this year, one every 21 hours

TechnologyColombiaEl País (Cali)Nov 12, 2026, 8:46 PMAI summary

Colombia has recorded 361 attacks with explosive-laden drones so far this year, roughly one every 21 hours, according to an opinion column published by El País of Cali. Cauca accounts for about 58% of the cases, with municipalities including Argelia, Suárez, El Tambo, Cajibío, Caloto and Inzá among those affected. Between January and September, 25 uniformed personnel were killed and more than 340 wounded. The text attributes the attacks to the ELN and dissident factions of the former FARC and calls for accelerating anti-drone systems.

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361 attacks with explosive drones so far this year, roughly one every 21 hours.
Cauca accounts for about 58% of the attacks; municipalities mentioned include Argelia, Suárez, El Tambo, Cajibío, Caloto and Inzá.
Between January and September, 25 uniformed personnel were killed and more than 340 wounded by these devices, according to Military Forces figures.

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Drone attacks in Colombia: 361 so far this year, one every 21 hours

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