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Two Killed in US Strike on Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific

US forces struck and sank an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor. The vessel was operated by designated terrorist organizations and was transiting known narco-trafficking routes. Since early September, the US military has conducted over 50 lethal airstrikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats, claiming nearly 200 lives. No US military forces were harmed in the operation.

Key Points: US Strike Kills 2 on Drug Boat in Pacific

  • US forces sink alleged drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific
  • Two killed, one survivor in the strike
  • Over 50 lethal airstrikes on drug boats since September
  • Vessel operated by designated terrorist organizations
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Two killed in US military strike on 'drug boat' in Pacific

US military strikes and sinks alleged drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific, killing two and leaving one survivor. Over 50 similar airstrikes since September.

"Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action, and one survived the strike - US Southern Command"

Washington, May 9

The US Southern Command said that US forces struck and sank an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor.

In a post on social media on Friday (local time), the command said the vessel was "operated by designated terrorist organisations," claiming that the US intelligence had "confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations."

"Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action, and one survived the strike," the command said, adding that no US military forces were harmed.

Since early September, the US military has conducted more than 50 known lethal airstrikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats, claiming nearly 200 lives in total, reports Xinhua news agency.

Earlier on Tuesday, the US military struck an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, the US Southern Command said.

The vessel, transiting along known drug trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific, was engaged in drug trafficking operations, the command said on the social platform X.

The operation came a day after US forces conducted a strike on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, killing two people.

On April 26, the US Southern Command said it had killed three people in a strike on a vessel "engaged in narco-trafficking operations" in the eastern Pacific.

The command said on X that the boat was "operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations" and was "transiting along known narco-trafficking routes" when being struck. No US military forces were harmed in this operation.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian, I see this as US flexing its military might. Yes, drugs are bad, but killing people without trial? That's not justice. We have our own issues with narcotics, but at least our laws have some checks. This is disturbing. 😔
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Vikram M
More than 200 lives in a few months? That's a lot of people. I'm not defending drug cartels, but this approach feels like it's from a video game—just sink boats and count kills. Where's the accountability? Where's the transparency? 🎯
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Ananya R
I'm conflicted. On one hand, drug trafficking destroys countless lives. On the other, these strikes feel like extrajudicial killings. Who decides who's a 'narco-terrorist'? The US military? That's a slippery slope. We need international law, not this cowboy diplomacy. 🌊
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Rohit P
A survivor left? What happens to them? Do they get a lawyer? I know this is a complex issue, but killing two people and then saying "no US forces harmed" feels cold. It's like those drone strikes that kill civilians. Sad state of world affairs. 😞

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