Hegseth says U.S. carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
Summary
The U.S. military conducted three strikes on boats in the Eastern Pacific suspected of carrying drugs, resulting in 14 deaths and one survivor. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released footage of the strikes, highlighting an increase in such military actions against drug trafficking routes.Key Facts
- The U.S. military carried out three strikes on Monday targeting suspected drug-running boats.
- 14 people were killed, and one person survived the strikes.
- This marks an increase in the number of strikes, with multiple happening on a single day for the first time.
- The strikes occurred on known drug trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.
- Mexican search and rescue took charge of the efforts for the surviving individual.
- Previous similar strikes in October involved two survivors who were later sent back to their home countries.
- The U.S. intelligence identified the targeted boats as carrying narcotics.
- Since early September, 13 strikes have resulted in at least 57 deaths.
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