A drone strike on a Colombian army base in Santa Rosa del Sur killed three soldiers and wounded 16 others, officials said.
The attack hit the military installation in the coastal town of Santa Rosa del Sur, located in the Bolívar department of northern Colombia. Local authorities confirmed that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched against the base, causing significant casualties among the troops stationed there.
Medical teams attended to the injured on site, while the three soldiers who lost their lives were taken to a nearby hospital for formal identification. The Colombian armed forces have launched an investigation to determine the perpetrators and the method used to deliver the drone.
President de la Espriella condemned the assault, stating that “those behind the attack in Santa Rosa del Sur will have ‘nowhere to hide’.” The president’s remarks underscored the government’s resolve to pursue those responsible for the strike.
Colombia has experienced a rise in drone usage by illegal armed groups in recent years, adding a new dimension to the country’s longstanding security challenges involving guerrilla movements and drug‑trafficking networks.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
