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Impact LevelMedium
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Scope LevelNational
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Last Update2025-09-04
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Event Overview
Escalating violence marked by the adoption of emerging technologies in armed conflict demonstrates the persistent threat posed by dissident groups operating outside official peace processes. The event reflects both the heightened risks facing security personnel and the evolving tactics of non-state actors, highlighting instability in post-insurgency scenarios and the challenge of sustaining public safety amid ongoing political and security transitions.
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13 Police Officers Killed in Drone Attack in Colombia
A recent drone attack in Amalfi, Antioquia, Colombia, resulted in the deaths of 13 police officers. The attack, which is the deadliest on the Public Forces since President Gustavo Petro took office in August 2022, was carried out by dissident factions of the now-defunct FARC guerrilla, led by Calarcá Córdoba. The incident involved the use of drones and explosive devices, with explosive cylinders buried a meter underground prepared days or months earlier. President Petro announced this on social media. The increasing use of drones for surveillance, intimidation, and bombing campaigns by militant groups, including the ELN and FARC dissidents, has caused widespread fear and violence, particularly in areas like Cauca and Catatumbo. In 2025, the Defense Ministry recorded a significant increase in drone-related attacks, with 180 incidents documented by August, nearly doubling from 119 in the previous year.