US strike on alleged drug boat kills two people in eastern Pacific Ocean
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The US military conducted a strike on a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two men. This incident raises the total death toll from such strikes to at least 207 since the Trump administration began its campaign against alleged narcoterrorists. Critics have questioned the legality and effectiveness of these strikes, particularly regarding their impact on drug trafficking routes.
- ▪The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs, killing two men.
- ▪This strike brings the total number of deaths from US military boat strikes to at least 207 since September.
- ▪Critics have raised concerns about the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, especially regarding the trafficking of fentanyl.
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A screenshot from video of a boat strike posted on X on 3 June by US Southern Command. Photograph: US Southern CommandView image in fullscreenA screenshot from video of a boat strike posted on X on 3 June by US Southern Command. Photograph: US Southern CommandUS militaryUS strike on alleged drug boat kills two people in eastern Pacific OceanAttack brings death toll to at least 207 since administration began targeting people it calls ‘narcoterrorists’ Associated PressWed 3 Jun 2026 21.15 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 21.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing two men, as the Trump administration wages a months-long campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The…
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