Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated he did not see survivors from an initial strike on a drug vessel that was later attacked again. The U.S. military denies allegations that follow-up strikes aimed to leave no survivors, which could violate international law. Over 80 people have died from strikes on alleged drug boats, with the administration defending the legality of these actions.
Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not see survivors from the first strike on a drug boat.
- The U.S. military denies conducting follow-up strikes intended to leave no survivors.
- The strikes have killed more than 80 people in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific regions.
- The White House defends the legality of the attacks, citing a directive to eliminate threats.
- Some legal experts question the legality of the orders if they aimed to prevent survivors.
- There have been 21 strikes on alleged drug vessels, with 82 casualties reported.
- Hegseth compared the operations to missions against terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda.
- The administration plans to continue strikes on alleged drug-related vessels.
