Trump says 11 killed in strike on alleged drug-carrying boat from Venezuela
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat believed to be smuggling drugs from Venezuela. The strike reportedly killed 11 people and was described as targeting narcoterrorists. The military action has raised tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.Key Facts
- The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs from Venezuela.
- President Trump shared the news and footage on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- Trump stated the strike killed 11 suspected narcoterrorists, with no U.S. forces harmed.
- The action is part of increasing military presence in the Caribbean by the U.S.
- The boat was said to be in international waters, heading to the United States.
- Maduro responded by boosting Venezuelan military forces along the coast.
- Seven U.S. warships and a nuclear submarine are in or headed to the Caribbean.
- Trump has accused Venezuela, under Maduro, of supporting transnational gang activities.
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