US military officials have reported that eleven individuals were killed in a series of strikes on three suspected drug-trafficking boats. Video footage shared by the US Southern Command on social media revealed the incidents, which were said to target vessels engaged in narco-trafficking along known routes. The operation, led by Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, resulted in the deaths of 11 male narco-terrorists without any harm to US military personnel.
The Trump administration has conducted approximately 38 lethal strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean over the past six months. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth justified the actions as a means to combat “narco-terrorists” and protect the nation from the impact of drug trafficking, critics have raised concerns about the legality of the strikes and the lack of due process for those targeted.
The recent operations signal a return to stringent immigration policies under the previous administration, with Trump emphasizing the fight for national security and sovereignty. Despite the ongoing maritime activities, questions remain about the legal justifications for the lethal strikes and the potential violations of international law.
