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Catatumbo military strike kills Frente 33 members
Colombian military and aerospace forces conducted a joint aerial bombardment against a camp belonging to the Frente 33, a faction of FARC dissidents, in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander. The operation, which took place during the early hours of Sunday, October 11, utilized combat aircraft including Tucano and Kfir models.
Preliminary reports indicate that between three and four individuals were killed in the strike. Military intelligence had previously identified approximately 20 members of the Frente 33 at the targeted location.
In related operations within the region, authorities reported the capture of five individuals and the rescue of one minor. Troops remain in the area to verify the final results of the operation and assess any damage to war material.
Entities
Catatumbo · Colombian Aerospace Force · Colombian Military Forces · Colombian military · Ecuadorian Armed Forces · Ecuadorian Army · Ejército Ecuatoriano · El Oro · FARC · FARC dissidents · Frente 33 · Fuerzas Militares de Colombia
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- [DISPUTED] Preliminary reports indicate between three and four people were killed in the bombing. diariodelnorte.net · diarioriente.com · rionoticias.co · qhubobucaramanga.com · elnorte.com.co
- [● 4 SOURCES] Colombian military and aerospace forces conducted a joint operation against a Frente 33 camp. diariodelnorte.net · diarioriente.com · rionoticias.co · elnorte.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Five individuals were captured and one minor was rescued during related operations in the region. qhubobucaramanga.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Military intelligence identified approximately 20 members of the Frente 33 at the target camp. diariodelnorte.net · diarioriente.com · rionoticias.co · qhubobucaramanga.com · elnorte.com.co