US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week
Summary
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people. This was the fourth strike in one week as part of an ongoing campaign against drug trafficking vessels, with a total of 205 deaths reported since September.Key Facts
- The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat involved in alleged drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific.
- Three men died in this latest attack.
- This was the fourth military strike in one week against drug boats.
- The total number of deaths from these strikes since early September is 205.
- The U.S. Southern Command said the boat was linked to narcotics trafficking and a terrorist group but shared no proof.
- President Donald Trump’s administration calls this a conflict with Latin American drug cartels.
- The strike was ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the top U.S. military leader in Latin America.
- The military shared video showing the boat being hit and catching fire.
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