(AURN News) – The U.S. military confirmed another deadly strike in the eastern Pacific, targeting a boat it said was smuggling drugs. Two people were killed, bringing the administration’s own tally to at least 107 deaths across 30 boat strikes since early September. That’s according to figures released by the Trump administration.
U.S. Southern Command says the vessel was engaged in narcotics trafficking, but no evidence has been publicly provided. Video posted online shows a fast-moving boat hit by two explosions.
President Donald Trump has framed the campaign as a necessary escalation, arguing the U.S. is in an armed conflict with drug cartels. While meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, Trump said the U.S. struck a dock where boats load drugs after being asked about an explosion tied to Venezuela.
The White House and the Pentagon offered no additional details. Lawmakers are now scrutinizing the strikes, especially after reports that an early September attack included a follow-up strike that killed two survivors clinging to wreckage.
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