U.S. Military Conducts Fourth Strike in a Week, Bringing Total Death Toll to 205
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The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday, killing three men. U.S. Southern Command stated the vessel was engaged in narco-trafficking operations and operated by a designated terrorist organization, though it provided no evidence for these allegations. This was the fourth such attack announced this week as part of a monthslong campaign.
Facts First
- U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday.
- The strike killed three men and was the fourth attack announced this week.
- Total death toll from the series of strikes has reached 205.
- U.S. Southern Command alleged the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking and operated by a terrorist organization.
- The strike was directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the top U.S. commander in Latin America.
What Happened
The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday, killing three men. U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced the vessel was 'engaged in narco-trafficking operations' and operated by a designated terrorist organization, but provided no evidence for these allegations. This was the fourth attack announced this week, following others on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The total death toll from this series of strikes... has reached 205. Military video released on social media shows a small vessel floating in the ocean before being hit and engulfed in a fireball.
Why this Matters to You
This ongoing military campaign... is part of a declared armed conflict by the U.S. government against Latin American drug cartels. The administration states these cartels are behind the flow of drugs into American communities. The continuation of these strikes may be intended to disrupt that flow, which could potentially affect drug availability and related crime in your community.
What's Next
The campaign against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific... appears likely to continue. Further strikes may be announced as the military continues its operations at the direction of top commanders in the region.