### [2026-08-14](/feed/2026/08/14/index.md)

##### Colombian conflict
# A Colombian soldier is killed and four more wounded following a drone strike in the rural area of El Carmen, Norte de Santander. 




### Sources:

1. [El Colombiano](https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/ataque-drones-explosivos-militar-muerto-cuatro-heridos-norte-de-santander-GG39959924#google_vignette)

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