Summary
Russia criticized a U.S. military strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela, which resulted in four deaths. The U.S. claims the boat was carrying illegal drugs, while Russia warned of potential regional conflict. The U.S. Department of Defense stated it has the authority to continue similar actions against drug cartels in international waters.
Key Facts
- A U.S. strike hit a boat near Venezuela, killing four people.
- Russia condemned this strike, calling for concern over actions in the Caribbean Sea.
- The U.S. claims the boat was transporting illegal drugs to the U.S.
- President Trump declared drug cartels as "unlawful combatants," engaging them in "non-international armed conflict."
- This strike was the fourth such U.S. action, with at least 21 total fatalities.
- Venezuela labeled the U.S. actions as a threat to national security.
- The U.S. Department of Defense claims it has the required authority for these military actions.
- Critics argue that such military actions may not have a solid legal basis.
