According to preliminary sources, In addition to the two deceased soldiers, several soldiers were injured in the clashes that have been taking place for several days in this region of the country.
On the afternoon of Thursday, May 2, violence also claimed the lives of three members of the dissidents’ Central General Staff, while a minor was rescued and weapons and a considerable amount of ammunition were seized.
The Third Division of the National Army confirmed that The confrontations took place in the Bolivian village of Algeria, against members of the Carlos Patiño structure. The operation, which had the support of the Colombian Air Force and the National Police, resulted in the seizure of five rifles, fragmentation grenades, military supplies and abundant ammunition.
Besides, An incident was reported with the aircraft transporting the bodies of the deceased soldiers, which was hit by a blade during operations. Fortunately, there were no major complications for the aircraft, although this fact underlines the danger of operations in the area.
The situation in Cauca continues to be critical, with a scenario of violence that affects both the security forces and local communities. Military and civil authorities are working together to contain violence and maintain security in the region.
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