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US military kills one in latest strike on suspected drug vessel in Pacific

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 06:31 · 1 min read

The US military struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one person and leaving two survivors, as its campaign targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats continues. US Southern Command, which released video of the boat exploding into flames, said it notified the Coast Guard to search for survivors, but has not provided evidence that any of the targeted vessels were actually carrying drugs. The strikes, which have killed at least 194 people since early September, face growing scrutiny — the Pentagon's inspector general has launched a self-initiated review of whether proper targeting procedures were followed, while some survivors claim they were fishermen who were forced onto the boats and later handed to Salvadoran authorities without charges.

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NPR WorldEcuadorian survivors of suspected drone strike seek answers and restitution ↗︎The GuardianOne person killed in latest US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific ↗︎
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