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Hegseth announces U.S. blew up 4th boat near Venezuela

Hegseth announces U.S. blew up 4th boat near Venezuela

Summary

The U.S. carried out a military strike on a fourth boat near Venezuela, as ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The strike targeted a vessel believed to be involved in drug trafficking and follows recent U.S. actions against drug cartels in the Caribbean.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Defense Secretary ordered a strike on a boat off Venezuela's coast.
  • Intelligence suggested the boat was used for drug trafficking.
  • The strike is part of the U.S. action against drug cartels, declared "unlawful combatants."
  • The recent U.S. military activity includes four strikes on boats in the Caribbean.
  • These operations involved vessels that reportedly came from Venezuela.
  • The U.S. Navy has deployed eight warships with over 5,000 personnel in the region.
  • Video footage showed the boat exploding and catching fire after the strike.
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