# ELN Attacks Colombian Military Battalion in Ocaña with Drones and Gunfire

The ELN attacked the 15th Infantry Battalion in Ocaña, Colombia, using drones and small arms fire.

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The 15th Infantry Battalion "General Francisco de Paula Santander" in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, was attacked during the night of September 4, 2026. [^1]

The attack resulted in the death of one captain and one professional soldier, with five other professional soldiers injured. [^2]

The ELN Front Camilo Torres Restrepo attacked the Cantón Militar El Trapiche in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, using explosive devices launched from drones. [^3]

The Colombian National Army stated that the attack was carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with explosive devices. [^4]

Videos circulating on social media showed explosions and rifle fire directed at the military installations. [^5]

Military sources told SEMANA that six drones were launched over the military installations during the attack. [^6]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated on X that a Colombian Air Force aircraft was hit by shrapnel during the attack. [^7]

This incident is the second attack on this specific battalion in less than a year, with the previous attack in February attributed to the ELN. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The 15th Infantry Battalion "General Francisco de Paula Santander" in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, was attacked during the night of September 4, 2026. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
2. The attack resulted in the death of one captain and one professional soldier, with five other professional soldiers injured. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. The ELN Front Camilo Torres Restrepo attacked the Cantón Militar El Trapiche in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, using explosive devices launched from drones. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. The Colombian National Army stated that the attack was carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with explosive devices. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
5. Videos circulating on social media showed explosions and rifle fire directed at the military installations. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
6. Military sources told SEMANA that six drones were launched over the military installations during the attack. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
7. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated on X that a Colombian Air Force aircraft was hit by shrapnel during the attack. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. This incident is the second attack on this specific battalion in less than a year, with the previous attack in February attributed to the ELN. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)

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