Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Narino, Ricaurte area, Colombia on Mon 20th February 2023

20th February 2023

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On 20 February 2023, in Ricaurte municipality (Narino), members of an unidentified armed group detonated an explosive device causing damage to an oil pipeline. The oil spill has caused environmental damage in water sources. The ELN has presence in the area and has been responsible for similar attacks in the past. There were no casualties.

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Colombia (COL)

Narino ( Ricaurte area )

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