At least 18 killed in Colombia in drone attack on helicopter, car bombing
Summary
At least 18 people died in Colombia after a suspected rebel group carried out two attacks. One attack involved a car bomb in Cali, while the other used a drone to bring down a helicopter in Antioquia.Key Facts
- At least 18 people died and many others were injured in Colombia due to two attacks.
- The incidents are linked to dissident groups from the former FARC rebels.
- A car bomb exploded near a military aviation school in Cali, killing six and injuring 71.
- A drone downed a police helicopter in Amalfi, Antioquia, killing 12 police officers.
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro blamed dissident FARC factions for the attacks.
- The helicopter was attacked while involved in destroying coca plants, used to make cocaine.
- Coca leaf cultivation in Colombia reached a record high in 2023.
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