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Colombia records 361 explosive drone attacks so far this year, one every 21 hours

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The country has recorded 361 attacks with drones carrying explosives so far this year, roughly one every 21 hours, according to an analysis published by El Universal. 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 died and more than 340 were wounded by these devices, according to figures from the Armed Forces. The text attributes the attacks to the ELN and dissident factions of the former FARC.

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  • 361 explosive drone attacks so far this year, roughly one every 21 hours
  • Cauca accounts for about 58% of the attacks, with Argelia, Suárez, El Tambo, Cajibío, Caloto and Inzá among the municipalities affected
  • Between January and September, 25 uniformed personnel died and more than 340 were wounded by these devices, according to the Armed Forces
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