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US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific Kills Five
- The US military conducted an airstrike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific.
- Five individuals were killed in the strike, bringing the total death toll to at least 240 in over 70 strikes.
- This attack is part of ongoing efforts targeting alleged narcotics-smuggling boats since early September 2025.
- The US military has carried out more than 70 such strikes since the beginning of Donald Trump's second presidency.
- The total number of strikes and fatalities are according to media tallies.
Articles (4)
The Straits Times·
US says five dead in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat
WCVB Boston·
US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific
The Guardian·
US military says strike on alleged drug vessel in eastern Pacific kills five people
Associated Press·
US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific