The screengrab shows the US military striking a boat in the international waters in the Eastern Pacific on December 22, 2025, killing one sailor. (Photo: US Southern Command). File image
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Firstpost24-01-2026, 06:15

US Military Strikes Narco-Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Kills Two

  • The US military conducted a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths.
  • The vessel was targeted because it was traveling along known "narco-trafficking routes" and engaged in drug operations.
  • This is the first US military-ordered strike since President Trump authorized the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.
  • Since early September, the Trump administration has increased maritime enforcement off South America, leading to over 30 strikes and more than 100 deaths.
  • The US military has also shifted focus to seizing oil tankers linked to Venezuela, with one seized last week.

Why It Matters: US military continues anti-narco operations in Eastern Pacific, killing two, amid broader Venezuela-related actions.

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