### [2026-09-4](/feed/2026/09/4/index.md)

##### Colombian conflict
# At least three soldiers are killed and four are wounded by explosives dropped from drones in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, Colombia. Local authorities blame the attack on the National Liberation Army. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/colombia-drone-attack-army-eln-dff0b8f7af030e0c6b97112f8a76d7d5)

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