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May 9, 2026
U.S. Military Strike on Drug Boat Kills Two, Leaves One Survivor
- A U.S. military strike in the eastern Pacific killed two men and left one survivor.
- This action is part of a broader counterterrorism strategy prioritizing the elimination of drug cartels.
- The military campaign has resulted in at least 192 fatalities since September, sparking legal scrutiny over the strikes.
3 Sources
- U.S. Conducts Third Boat Strike in 5 Days, Killing 2 and Leaving a SurvivorMay 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM · NYT
- US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in latest strike on alleged drug boatMay 9, 2026 at 2:59 AM · The Hill
- Pentagon says one survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills 2May 9, 2026 at 3:12 AM · CBS News