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CROSS-SPECTRUM
Colombian guerrilla drone strikes surge, killing 21 and wounding 145
Drone attacks by guerrillas in Colombia rose sharply from January to May, resulting in 21 deaths and 145 injuries, including children.
Between January and May, guerrilla groups in Colombia carried out 121 drone strikes targeting security forces and civilians. The assaults left 21 people dead and 145 wounded, among them several children. The uptick marks a significant escalation compared with the same period a year earlier, according to one outlet human rights ombudsman.
Why it matters
The spike in guerrilla drone attacks threatens civilian lives and challenges Colombia's security forces.
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