Summary
A U.S. military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean is under scrutiny due to reports that survivors had no communication devices. Legal analysts and lawmakers are questioning whether the second strike that killed survivors was justified. The Pentagon and Congress are investigating if the mission violated laws of war or military protocols.
Key Facts
- Two survivors of a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean reportedly had no radios or communications devices.
- The strike involved a suspected drug boat, and the second strike reportedly killed the survivors.
- Legal and political experts are questioning the legality of the follow-up strike on defenseless survivors.
- The Pentagon and congressional committees are investigating potential violations of military protocols and laws of war.
- Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley testified that there was no order to harm defenseless survivors.
- Legal analysts express differing views on whether the military's actions were justified.
- The incident has led to debates about military authority and rules of engagement.
