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April 25, 2026
U.S. military strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2
- The U.S. military launched a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two individuals accused of drug trafficking.
- This operation is part of a broader campaign that has resulted in at least 183 deaths since September, targeting vessels along known smuggling routes.
- President Trump has framed these strikes as necessary actions in an 'armed conflict' with drug cartels, despite legal concerns raised by critics.
3 Sources
- US military kills 2 'narco-terrorists' in Eastern Pacific strikeApr 25, 2026 at 2:29 AM · The Hill
- U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military saysApr 25, 2026 at 12:53 PM · CBS News
- US Military Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills 2 in Eastern PacificApr 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM · Today