Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Colombia on Wed 12th August 2026

12th August 2026

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Explosive attack kills one soldier and injures several in Algeciras On the morning of Wednesday, August 12, army troops were attacked with explosives while traveling to the El Quebradón area in Algeciras, Huila, to investigate a reported suspicious object. Preliminary reports indicate that one non-commissioned officer was killed and at least 10 soldiers were injured. Authorities are heading to the scene, and the casualty count may change.

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