Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in Arauca, Arauquita area, Colombia on Wed 19th October 2022

19th October 2022

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#Colombia: #FARC-EP (Gentil's Faction) fighters released video from #Arauquita (#Arauca) after repelling an attack of #ELN. The video shows propane gas mortars locally made by FARC. These are called "La Bomba Barbacoa" or "Cilindiros" and inspired by #IRA's "Barrack Busters".

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Colombia (COL)

Arauca ( Arauquita area )

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