IED

IED event in Boyaca, Tunja area, Colombia on Sat 8th November 2025

8th November 2025

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On 8 November 2025, in Tunja (Boyaca), suspected ELN members placed a dump truck loaded with 24 explosive cylinders intended to be launched at the Simon Bolivar military battalion. The truck was detected by authorities, who proceeded to deactivate the explosives. However, during the operation, some of the devices detonated, causing significant material damage to the military facilities, civilian homes, and a vehicle, and injuring between two and three people. The remaining cylinders were safely deactivated by bomb disposal personnel. Military authorities suspect that the Adonay Ardila Pinilla Front of the ELN is behind the attack. There were no fatalities.

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Colombia (COL)

Boyaca ( Tunja area )

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