US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific Ocean (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, as part of ongoing operations against alleged drug traffickers. The Pentagon has not provided evidence of drug trafficking, and critics question the legality of the strikes, especially after a follow-up attack killed survivors.

• U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors
• The strike is part of over 60 such operations since the Trump administration began targeting alleged drug traffickers
• The Pentagon has not provided evidence that the vessel was carrying drugs
• Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, particularly after a follow-up strike killed survivors