tech
April 26, 2026
Aerocivil Denounces Attack on One of its Radars in Cauca and Raises Alerts on Air Connectivity
Radar of Cerro Santana, Cauca - Aerocivil. Photo: Courtesy - A.P.I.
TL;DR
- An attack targeted a radar system in Cerro Santana, Cauca, on April 25th.
- The incident, attributed to illegal armed groups, caused direct damage to the radar antennas.
- Security forces have secured the area, and technical personnel are safe.
- Despite the damage, air operations in Colombia continue uninterrupted due to redundant systems.
- Aerocivil is assessing damages and working towards the radar's prompt recovery.
- The attack highlights challenges in protecting critical infrastructure in regions with security risks.