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US military strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills two people, leaving one survivor

US military strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills two people, leaving one survivor

Summary

The US military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor. This attack is part of a series of military actions against vessels suspected of carrying drugs, resulting in over 190 deaths since September.

Key Facts

  • The US military hit a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.
  • Two men died, and one person survived the attack.
  • The US Southern Command shared video footage showing the boat being hit by a missile and catching fire.
  • The boat was traveling on known drug-smuggling routes.
  • Since September, there have been 58 such strikes, with 193 people killed and four survivors.
  • The US Coast Guard was asked to conduct a search and rescue for the survivor.
  • Legal experts and human rights groups have criticized the strikes as potentially unlawful and lacking accountability.
  • The Pentagon calls these operations a fight against “narco-terrorism” but has not provided clear proof of organized drug networks.
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