The United States military has reported conducting strikes on three vessels in the Pacific Ocean. These operations resulted in eight fatalities.
US Southern Command released footage of the strikes on social media. The command stated that the targeted vessels were "transiting along known narco-trafficking routes" and were "engaged in narco-trafficking."
Over the past several months, more than 20 vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean regions have been targeted through similar actions, leading to at least 90 reported fatalities. These operations are part of initiatives, previously overseen by President Donald Trump, aimed at organizations identified as transporting illicit drugs in the region.
Concerns have been raised by some legal experts, who suggest that these military strikes could potentially violate laws governing armed conflict.