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

https://mins.news/en/item/63565

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-18 02:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/drone-attacks-by-colombian-armed-groups-more-than-double-in-early-2026?traffic_source=rss

> Colombia’s Ombudsman’s Office says drone attacks by armed groups rose 146% in the first five months of 2026 from the same period last year. The attacks killed 21 people and injured 145, including children, with civilians making up nearly a third of the casualties. The recurring attacks have also driven fear, displacement and restrictions on daily life.

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