US Military Strike in Caribbean: Three Killed on Suspected Drug Vessel
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US Drug-Boat Strike Kills Three in Caribbean, Death Toll Rises to 150
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News18•24-02-2026, 04:45
US Drug-Boat Strike Kills Three in Caribbean, Death Toll Rises to 150
•A US military strike in the Caribbean Sea killed three alleged drug smugglers, bringing the total death toll from such operations to around 150.
•SOUTHCOM released footage showing a small boat exploding and bursting into flames after being struck, confirming it was on known narcotics trafficking routes.
•The operation was directed by SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, targeting a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
•Human rights advocates criticize the campaign as extrajudicial killings, with UN experts warning of potential violations of international and domestic laws.
•The US administration defends the strikes as part of a broader war on drugs, despite limited public evidence and questions about their impact on the drug trade.