One person killed in latest US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific
Summary
The US military carried out another strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. The military has been destroying such vessels since early September under President Trump's campaign against drug trafficking, but has not shown proof that these boats were carrying drugs.Key Facts
- The strike happened on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- One man was killed, and two survived the attack.
- Video footage shows the boat on fire after the strike.
- The US Coast Guard was notified to begin search and rescue for survivors.
- Since early September, the military has destroyed multiple alleged drug boats in Latin American waters, with at least 194 people killed in total.
- The military has not provided evidence that any struck vessels carried drugs.
- The Pentagon inspector general is reviewing whether the military followed official targeting rules during these strikes.
- The review will not look into the legality of the strikes, despite concern from lawmakers and experts.
- President Trump's administration views this as part of a war on Latin American drug cartels linked to drug overdose deaths in the US.
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