Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Norte de Santander, Salazar area, Colombia on Thu 16th February 2023

16th February 2023

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On 16 February 2023, between Salazar and Santiago municipalities (coded to Salazar, Norte de Santander), an unidentified armed group activated an explosive device on the route that connects both locations as a military unit passed by. An unknown number of soldiers were injured. There were no fatalities.

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Colombia (COL)

Norte de Santander ( Salazar area )

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