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US kills two more people in latest strike on vessel in the Pacific

US kills two more people in latest strike on vessel in the Pacific

Summary

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Pacific, resulting in two deaths. U.S. officials claim the vessel was involved in drug smuggling, but critics argue these actions might be illegal. The U.S. has hit at least 17 vessels since September without publicly providing evidence of narcotics.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. strike killed two people on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean.
  • U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the vessel was smuggling drugs.
  • The strike occurred in international waters in the Eastern Pacific.
  • No public evidence was provided to support the drug smuggling claims.
  • Critics, including legal experts and the UN, have raised concerns about the legality of these strikes.
  • The U.S. military has targeted at least 17 vessels since September.
  • The U.S. military has not shown evidence linking the vessels to drug trafficking.
  • There are rising tensions related to the U.S. military presence in Latin America.
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