US kills two people in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, one survivor

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Erin HaleFebruary 10, 2026 at 04:28 AM

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In the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, February 9, 2026, the US military conducted a "lethal kinetic strike" on a vessel, killing two people. US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) alleges the vessel was involved in drug trafficking, though no evidence was provided. One person survived the attack, and the US Coast Guard was notified to initiate a search and rescue operation. This is the second such attack in the past week and the 37th overall by the US in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, resulting in at least 130 deaths. The US has faced criticism from legal scholars, rights workers, and regional leaders who accuse the US of extrajudicial killings in international waters.

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