Since May 3, there have been multiple clashes between the Military Forces and the Central General Staff (EMC) of the FARC dissidents, more specifically with the Carlos Patiño front of the dissidents led by Ivan Mordiscowhich so far has left four soldiers murdered.
This, added to audios in which some members of the National Army stated that they had been abandoned while at least 150 guerrillas had them surrounded, led to multiple criticisms being recorded against the decisions of the high command of the Military Forces.
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On the morning of April 5, multiple media outlets stated that the bodies of the murdered soldiers were in the hands of the dissidents; However, the Military Forces reported that it was weather problems that had prevented the bodies from being removed from the area.
It was not until around 1:30 pm that sources of Infobae Colombia They confirmed that The bodies of three of the soldiers are already “flying at this moment in a Military Forces helicopter towards Popayán”confirming in the same way that there are four uniformed officers murdered and not five as the EMC had assured.
In addition to the bodies, two uniformed officers who were injured during the clashes are also being transported. Military sources confirmed that the fourth body, two members of the dissidents who were captured and the seized objects will be transferred on a different flight that will be registered in the next few hours.
Likewise, Military Sources reported that troops have been deployed in the rural area of Algeria, Cauca to combat the presence of the guerrilla group; highlighting that this is one of the first measures that have been ordered after the attacks recorded in recent days.
“It is not true that the dead uniformed soldiers have been abandoned. These are difficult and complex times, but a Commando never leaves behind a fallen comrade“, reported from Military Sources.
Regarding the current situation in Algeria, the institution reported that the strategy and actions that will be informed to the troops are being coordinated directly with the commander of the Military Forces, General Helder Fernan Giraldo Bonilla.
“Herrera, they let us die guevón. We have been in very hard combat for three hours. “They let us die,” was part of the audios leaked during the clashes between the Military Forces and the Central General Staff in Algeria.
In what was a conversation between one of the soldiers and a high command on the radio, the colonel is heard asking the uniformed man to hide to take care of his life, but his response reflected what was being the submission of around 150 guerrillas. against the military.
“My colonel, we cannot jump into the hole because they have us surrounded at all points. If we jump into the hole they will kill us all.”
The leak of this conversation caused the commander of the Military Forces to send a message to the military in Algeria, to whom he assured that they were not alone.
“I want to tell you brave soldiers that you have not been alone, we have been attentive to the development, the evolution of the operationUnfortunately, atmospheric conditions have been adverse to guarantee the corresponding support. But here we are, also attached to faith, also asking our God to allow us to guarantee the support they require. They have been an example for the rest of the institution and the backbone of our Military Forces,” said General Helder Fernan Giraldo during a media appearance.
Finally, and highlighting the work of the military in the war zone, Giraldo assured that the Carlos Patiño front of dissidents has become the main objective for all units of the National Army.
Defense Minister Iván Velásquez also spoke about the death of the soldiers and sent a message of condolences to their families.
“We are in complete solidarity with the families of the deceased soldiers, We are attentive to the situation of those who are in the area, we are here to provide all support with all the capabilities of the Military Forces “That those who are now fighting in the department of Cauca feel that there are vital, strong, capable and committed Military Forces,” declared Minister Velásquez.
