U.S. military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2
The U.S. military conducted another strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. This operation is part of a broader campaign that has reportedly killed at least 196 people since September, although the Pentagon has not confirmed that the vessels were carrying drugs. A Pentagon watchdog is set to evaluate whether the military adhered to its targeting protocols during these strikes.
- ▪The U.S. military struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two men.
- ▪At least 196 people have died in similar strikes since September.
- ▪The Pentagon has not provided evidence that the vessels targeted were carrying drugs.
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Trump administrationU.S. military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2At least 196 people have been killed in boat strikes since September, while the Pentagon has not provided evidence the vessels were carrying drugs.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The Pentagon watchdog said last week that it will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying out the attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats. @SouthcomShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 10:18 PM EDT / Source: The Associated PressBy The Associated PressWASHINGTON — The U.S.
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