US killed survivors of strike on alleged drug boat: reports
Summary
The US military conducted a controversial follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, killing survivors of an initial attack amid allegations of extrajudicial killings.
Key Points
- The US military conducted a second strike killing survivors of an initial missile attack on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered to kill everyone on board prior to the operation.
- The operation occurred under the Trump administration with no public evidence provided for the drug trafficking claims.
- UN Human Rights officials and some US lawmakers have condemned the strikes as potentially illegal and extrajudicial killings.