### [2026-08-12](/feed/2026/08/12/index.md)

##### Mexican drug war
#  A failed attack against the Tayoltita Airfield, in San Dimas Municipality, Durango, leaves one gunmen killed and two soldiers wounded. Authorities deploy an operative in the zone securing the area and search for the rest of the attackers. 




### Sources:

1. [La Jornada](https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/08/12/estados/un-muerto-y-dos-militares-lesionados-deja-enfrentamiento-armado-en-tayoltita-durango)

### Changes:

1.  A failed attack against the Tayoltita Airfield, in San Dimas Municipality, Durango, left one gunmen killed and two soldiers wounded. Authorities deployed an operative in the zone securing the area and search for the rest of attackers. _2026-08-13 05:58:41 (First version)_
1.  A failed attack against the Tayoltita Airfield, in San Dimas Municipality, Durango, leaves one gunmen killed and two soldiers wounded. Authorities deploy an operative in the zone securing the area and search for the rest of the attackers.  _(Current version)_

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