U.S. says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three men
The U.S. military reported a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific that resulted in the deaths of three men. This incident is part of ongoing operations targeting drug trafficking in the region. The strike was conducted under the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.
- ▪The U.S. military struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men.
- ▪The operation was part of efforts against suspected drug trafficking vessels.
- ▪The vessel was reportedly operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
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- ▪ US says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three men — Investing.com — News
- ▪ US says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three men — Straits Times — World
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The U.S. military said on Friday (May 29, 2026) 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.On May 29, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking… pic.twitter.com/ynibuPqDd3— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) May 30, 2026U.S.
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