US airstrike survivors clung to boat wreckage for an hour before second deadly attack, video shows
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- Two unarmed men who survived a U.S. airstrike on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean clung to wreckage for an hour before being killed in a second strike, as shown in footage presented to U.S. senators. The men were shirtless and appeared unaware of the situation, raising serious concerns about the legality and ethics of the military operation.
- The incident has drawn bipartisan scrutiny towards President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as lawmakers demand accountability for the military's actions that resulted in the deaths of survivors from an earlier attack, questioning the decision-making process behind such strikes.
- This event highlights ongoing debates about U.S. military operations targeting drug trafficking, particularly in Venezuela, and raises critical legal questions regarding the use of force against individuals who pose no immediate threat, reflecting broader concerns about potential war crimes and the implications of military engagement in foreign territories.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
