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2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

Summary

The U.S. military reported conducting two strikes on boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, which they claimed were involved in drug smuggling. Five people were killed in these operations, which targeted vessels on known drug trafficking routes.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military carried out two strikes on boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
  • They reported that five people died in these strikes.
  • The boats were reportedly involved in smuggling drugs.
  • The U.S. Southern Command mentioned the boats used known drug trafficking paths.
  • Videos of the boats before the explosions were shared on social media.
  • The military did not provide evidence to support the drug smuggling claims.

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