Unconfirmed rumor / developing ⚔️ Conflict

Venezuelan Sergeant Loses Leg in Landmine Explosion

Name: Venezuelan Sergeant Loses Leg in Landmine Explosion
Start: 2026-10-28T20:45:57Z
Location: Venezuela

Venezuela · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-10-28T20:45:57Z updated 2026-10-28T20:45:57Z

A Venezuelan sergeant lost a leg after stepping on a landmine in the state of Zulia. The explosive device was reportedly placed by guerrillas in the area. No further details were provided in the report.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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Category: ⚔️ Conflict
Severity: High
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

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