Incident Summary:

08/13/2001: Five electricity pylons were bombed by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Medellin, Colombia. The explosions caused a blackout in the city. No injuries were reported in connection with this incident.

GTD ID:
200108130010

When:
2001-08-13

Country:
Colombia

Region:
South America

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Antioquia

City:
Medellin

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Utilities
Name of Entity Colombian Power Grid
Specific Description Electricity Pylons in Medellin, Colombia
Nationality of Target Colombia
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Unknown
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Unknown Explosive Type
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?Yes
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) No
Additional Information This was one of two related attacks (cf. 200108130010-11). While a specific motive was unknown, this attack was widely seen as a response to Resident Andres Pastrana's decision to suspend peace talks with the movement.
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
National Liberation Army of Colombia (ELN) No
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators Unknown
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 0 Fatalities / 0 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 0
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 0
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
“Colombian guerrillas target electricity supply,” United Press International, August 13, 2001.
“Colombian Guerrilla, Paramilitary Activities 14 Aug,” FBIS, August 14, 2001.
“Terrorist Attacks Cause Blackouts, Affect Subway Transportation in Medellin," Caracol Colombia Radio, August 13, 2001.