The Colombian Army has paid tribute to the fallen soldiers—Wilmar Rivas, Andrés Estrada, and Dario Estrada—while officials emphasize the urgent need to address the increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles in conflict zones.
The region near Buenaventura has seen a surge in violence as rebel factions continue to exploit lucrative drug routes. In 2024 alone, Colombia recorded 115 drone attacks, raising alarms over national security and the effectiveness of existing countermeasures to protect military personnel from such advanced forms of assault. The government has pledged to improve deterrents and response strategies against these aerial threats as it seeks to strengthen security for its forces amid the growing complexity of violence in the era of drone warfare.
The region near Buenaventura has seen a surge in violence as rebel factions continue to exploit lucrative drug routes. In 2024 alone, Colombia recorded 115 drone attacks, raising alarms over national security and the effectiveness of existing countermeasures to protect military personnel from such advanced forms of assault. The government has pledged to improve deterrents and response strategies against these aerial threats as it seeks to strengthen security for its forces amid the growing complexity of violence in the era of drone warfare.
