US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Pacific
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WASHINGTON, U.S. military said Thursday it struck a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. U.S. Southern Command posted that intelligence showed the boat transited known narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in operations; a linked video shows the boat exploding. Military statements say no U.S. forces were harmed. The strike raised the death toll from similar operations this campaign to 128, including those presumed lost at sea. Officials identified the mission as part of actions since early September and tied to operations under Task Force Southern Spear. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Early September 2025: U.S. administration begins strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats.
- Late 2025: Campaign expands from the Caribbean into the eastern Pacific.
- Late January 2026: Raid capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reported; operations continue.
- Feb. 5, 2026: Southern Command conducts lethal strike on a vessel, killing two people.
- Feb. 6, 2026: Media report campaign death toll rises to 128 and legal scrutiny increases.
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The U.S. military and the Trump administration benefited by demonstrating operational action against alleged narcotics trafficking and by publicizing tactical results to domestic and allied audiences.
Two people were killed, families and affected coastal communities suffered loss, and legal and diplomatic scrutiny of U.S. operations increased.
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