Two Killed in US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel in Eastern Pacific
Summary
Two individuals died in a US military strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with one person rescued alive. The strike was part of Operation Southern Spear led by US Southern Command.
Key Points
- Two individuals were killed in a US military strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- The US Southern Command conducted the strike under the direction of Commander General Francis L. Donavan on February 9.
- One person was found alive and rescued with assistance from the US Coast Guard and the Ecuadorian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center.
- There are ongoing legal and evidentiary concerns in the US Congress about the legitimacy and evidence backing this lethal strike campaign, which began under the Trump administration.
