US strike on an alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two
Summary
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least two people. This attack is part of an ongoing operation against suspected drug trafficking vessels, which has resulted in over 210 deaths since September.Key Facts
- The U.S. military calls the operation targeting drug boats “Southern Spear.”
- Over 60 boats have been attacked since the operation started in September.
- More than 210 people have died in these strikes so far.
- The latest boat was near a known drug-smuggling route, but no proof was given that it carried drugs.
- Six men survived the recent attack, and the U.S. Coast Guard was informed but no rescue details were shared.
- President Donald Trump states the U.S. is in an armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels.
- A follow-up strike was made on survivors of a previous attack, which the White House said was self-defense.
- Some legal experts say the second strike on survivors may have been illegal under international law.
- The Pentagon is reviewing whether proper military procedures were followed but not the legality of the strikes.
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