OriginalSourceEl PaísSpainLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished04:00 UTCSourceEl PaísSpainLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished04:00 UTC
“How Colombia is losing the war on drones”
“A new attack against the country’s military has exposed the government’s inability to stop drone attacks. After years of Bogotá buying defensive equipment – with poor results – 2026 saw a record-breaking number of aerial attacks by the guerrillas”
Colombia experiences a surge in drone attacks in 2026.
Key points
- Drones attacked a military base in Santa Rosa del Sur, killing and injuring soldiers and residents.
- Since August, at least 12 military personnel have died from drone explosives, rising from prior months.
- FIP counts 351 drone attacks in 2026 up to November 2, about one every 21 hours.
- Authorities acknowledge increasing drone sophistication outpacing state defenses and jamming tools.
- Drones have become a persistent threat across Colombia, affecting police and civilians alike.
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