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Venezuelan Soldiers Face Drone Assaults, One Killed

2/21/2026

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Soldiers defending an oil pumping station near the Venezuela border faced drone attacks from insurgent groups using grenade-equipped drones.
Over 15 days, they shot down 50 drones.
On the 16th day, a larger drone carrying four grenades evaded detection, killing one soldier.
In response, the government will take a tougher stance against the National Liberation Army (ELN) active in Catatumbo, as cheap, modifiable drones change the conflict.

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Story summary

Soldiers defending an oil pumping station near the Venezuela border faced drone attacks from insurgent groups using grenade-equipped drones.
Over 15 days, they shot down 50 drones.
On the 16th day, a larger drone carrying four grenades evaded detection, killing one soldier.
In response, the government will take a tougher stance against the National Liberation Army (ELN) active in Catatumbo, as cheap, modifiable drones change the conflict.