Colombian Confrontation Escalates: Drones and Death in Ocana The recent attack on a military post in Colombia's Norte de Santander department by the National Liberation Army (ELN) has reignited concerns about escalating violence in the region.
At least three soldiers were killed, with several others injured, in an incident that marks another deadly confrontation between government forces and armed groups vying for influence.
The use of drones to drop explosives on the military compound is a disturbing new tactic that highlights the growing sophistication of rebel groups in Colombia.