US military kills two people in new eastern Pacific Ocean attack

The US military conducted an attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving one survivor. US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) stated the vessel was operated by "Designated Terrorist Organizations" and was involved in narco-trafficking along known routes. This incident marks the third such attack by the US military in the eastern Pacific this month. Since September, US operations targeting alleged narco-traffickers have reportedly resulted in over 170 deaths. Critics argue these strikes constitute extrajudicial killings, as international legal scholars and regional leaders dispute the justification of armed conflict.

The US military conducted a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving one survivor. This incident is part of a broader campaign against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, which has led to over 190 deaths since September. The US Southern Command stated the targeted vessel was operating on known narco-trafficking routes. Recent weeks have seen multiple such strikes, raising concerns from legal experts and human rights organizations regarding the legality and accountability of these operations, which the Pentagon describes as a fight against "narco-terrorism."