US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200
The US military has conducted another strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three men. This attack is part of a broader campaign against alleged drug trafficking operations, bringing the total death toll to over 200. The legality of these strikes has been questioned by various human rights organizations.
- ▪The latest strike was announced by US Southern Command and occurred on Friday.
- ▪This is the third attack this week, contributing to a total of 202 deaths since the campaign began in early September.
- ▪Human rights advocates have raised concerns about the legality of these military operations.
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A screenshot from a US Southern Command X post. Composite: US Southern Command via XView image in fullscreenA screenshot from a US Southern Command X post. Composite: US Southern Command via XUS militaryUS military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200Three men killed in third attack this week amid Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug boatsAssociated PressFri 29 May 2026 21.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US military said it had carried out another strike Friday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the third attack this week and pushing the overall death toll above 200 people.US Southern Command announced the latest strike in the months-long campaign against alleged drug boats…
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