US strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing two, Pentagon says
Summary
The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people suspected of drug trafficking. This is part of an ongoing operation in the region targeting drug smuggling routes, with over 60 strikes and more than 210 deaths so far.Key Facts
- U.S. forces hit another vessel in the eastern Pacific involved in drug trafficking.
- The strike killed two people aboard the boat.
- The campaign began under President Trump’s administration and targets drug routes off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and eastern Pacific.
- More than 60 strikes have been carried out, resulting in over 210 deaths.
- The Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere confirmed the vessel was carrying illegal drugs.
- U.S. Southern Command leader Gen. Francis Donovan emphasized disrupting drug cartels and their leaders.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. plans to expand operations onto land in some Latin American countries.
- Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras were reported to have agreed to joint operations, but Guatemala denied this claim.
- Ecuador started joint missions with the U.S. earlier in the year.
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