U.S. strike on boat in eastern Pacific kills one, leaves two survivors
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in one death and two survivors. This operation is part of a broader campaign targeting alleged drug-trafficking vessels, which has reportedly killed at least 194 people since September. The Pentagon is under scrutiny regarding the legality and adherence to established targeting protocols for these strikes.
- ▪The U.S. military launched a strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.
- ▪One man was killed and two survivors were found after the boat exploded.
- ▪The Pentagon's actions have been part of a campaign that has killed at least 194 people since early September.
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Open this photo in gallery:The Pentagon in Washington on May 19.Alex Brandon/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe U.S. military launched another strike Tuesday on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a boat speeding through water before exploding into flames. Southern Command said it “immediately notified the U.S.
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