US strike kills three on alleged narco boat as campaign death toll hits 185
Summary
The US military said it killed three men by striking a boat it said was involved in drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This strike is part of a wider campaign that has resulted in at least 185 deaths linked to similar attacks on vessels suspected of drug activities.Key Facts
- The US military attacked a boat it said was used for drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- Three men were killed in the strike.
- The attack is part of a campaign targeting suspected drug boats, with a death toll of at least 185.
- The US military's southern command claimed the boat was operated by groups classified as terrorist organizations.
- The military released a video showing the boat moving fast before being hit and catching fire.
- Some legal experts and rights groups argue these strikes may be unlawful because they target civilians who do not pose an immediate threat.
- The attacks began last year as the US increased its military presence in the region.
- President Donald Trump has stated the US is in “armed conflict” with drug cartels and supports these operations to reduce drug flow into the US.
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