These were the three soldiers who were killed during combats with dissidents

According to the Third Division of the Army, troops from the Rapid Deployment Force No. 4 carry out offensive military operations to counteract the criminal actions of illegal armed groups in the south of the department and guarantee the return of more than 400 displaced inhabitants of the San Juan del Cucho, San Juan de Guadua and Bolivia villages.

According to the Army, since May 2, fighting has been taking place against members of the Carlos Patiño Residual Structure in the Bolivia village of this municipality.

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“In these combats, unfortunately, professional soldiers died Jorge David Fuentes, native of Valledupar; Cease; Javier Sosa Ballesteros, from La Mesa, Cundinamarca, and Camilo Andrés Molina, from Galeras, in Sucre”, They explained in the Army.

As a result of these events, three more professional soldiers were injured, who are stable and will be evacuated from the area to receive specialized medical care.

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“It should be noted that these combats occurred after the neutralization of three of its members in the events of May 2 and “the subsequent capture in flagrante delicto of five more members, from whom their weapons, explosives, ammunition and administration material were seized.”reported the Military Forces.

“At the time when the air operation was planned to extract the apprehended personnel and with the aim of protecting the lives of these subjects, the troops were attacked from different points, thus beginning the fighting in this sector of the country.

“The deployed troops were supported with powerful artillery fire, managing to repel the attack. Furthermore, “With the purpose of securing the area and the integrity of the wounded personnel, the troops used techniques, tactics and procedures to safeguard their lives and position themselves in a safe place, in accordance with military doctrine and the adverse weather conditions of the area.”they indicated in the Army.

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They explained that the five captured, alleged members of the GAO-r ‘Carlos Patiño’, will be left at the disposal of the competent authorities.

“The National Army deeply regrets the death of our brave soldiers, who died in the framework of the operations carried out to ensure the safety and tranquility of the residents of the Micay Canyon, for which we reiterate our deepest condolences to their families. and friends at this difficult time,” they indicated in the Third Division.

“The military operations carried out by the National Army continue in a sustained manner thanks to the bravery, commitment and high degree of professionalism of each soldier deployed in the department of Cauca, which has allowed in recent days to deal forceful blows against this structure illegal. The troops will remain firm in their objective of stabilizing this area of ​​the country and thereby guaranteeing the integrity, well-being and protection of its inhabitants,” the institution noted.
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CAROLINA BOHÓRQUEZ
TIME CORRESPONDENT
CALI