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Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:51:08 UTC.

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Sources

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