US says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three men
The U.S. military reported that it struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three men. This incident is part of a series of operations targeting suspected drug trafficking activities in the region. The U.S. Southern Command stated that the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking operations, although this information has not been independently verified.
- ▪The U.S. military struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men.
- ▪This incident is part of ongoing operations against drug trafficking in the region.
- ▪The U.S. Southern Command claims the vessel was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.
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US says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three menSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 08:49 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 08:49 AMMay 29 - The U.S. military said on Friday that it struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men, in the latest such incident over the last few months.President Donald Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean.U.S. Southern Command said in a post on X that the vessel was "engaged in narco-trafficking operations."Reuters could not immediately verify the information. REUTERSSee more onDonald Trump
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