U.S. military kills 4 alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ in another boat strike

The two survivors of the U.S. military's boat strike in early September reportedly did not call for backup or have communication devices after their vessel was hit, according to Bradley, the official overseeing the Caribbean operation. This information was shared during a closed-door briefing with lawmakers, highlighting the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Pentagon confirmed that a U.S. military strike in the eastern Pacific resulted in the deaths of four men aboard a boat suspected of drug trafficking. This operation, directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was characterized as a 'lethal kinetic strike' against a vessel linked to a Designated Terrorist Organization. The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding the legality of such military actions against alleged drug smugglers.

U.S. Southern Command announced a new 'lethal kinetic strike' directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of four men. This operation follows a series of military actions against alleged drug trafficking boats, raising concerns about the legality and morality of such strikes.

The U.S. military executed its 22nd strike on a suspected drug vessel linked to a designated terrorist organization in the Eastern Pacific, as confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This operation is part of ongoing military efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian man, was reportedly killed when the U.S. military bombed his fishing boat on September 15. His family has since filed a petition alleging murder in connection with the incident.

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new rules that restrict how reporters cover the U.S. military, asserting that these regulations infringe upon First Amendment rights. This legal action highlights concerns over press freedom and transparency in military reporting.

The U.S. military commander involved in the September 2 strike on a suspected drug vessel believed that the survivors were continuing their drug trafficking activities, according to a report. This incident is part of ongoing military operations aimed at combating drug smuggling in international waters.