Santo: new heavy gunfire, four Salvadoran soldiers still missing

What the two media outlets are reporting

Rhinews placed the automatic weapons fire during the night of Tuesday, October 20, to Wednesday, October 21. Vant Bèf Info described an operation in progress on Wednesday morning. According to Vant Bèf Info, police are exchanging gunfire with armed men. The media outlet specified that this information was communicated to them and remains to be confirmed by the authorities.

Drones and helicopter

According to Vant Bèf Info, explosive drones were allegedly used around 5:55 a.m., and a helicopter reportedly intervened in support. Here again, the media outlet indicated that these details have not been officially confirmed.

Residents urged to be cautious

Vant Bèf Info stated that the detonations worried residents of the plain. Messages of caution were circulating to invite the population to limit their movements and to avoid the sectors affected by the clashes.

What remains unknown

No verified toll of the operation is available. Furthermore, no confirmed information reveals what has become of the four soldiers. NAGO reported on October 20 the disappearance of Salvadoran soldiers in the Cul-de-Sac Plain.