US forces have killed 14 people in strikes on four alleged drug boats in the Pacific, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced. One survivor was rescued by Mexican search and rescue personnel. This incident adds to a series of strikes against boats that the US claims are involved in drug trafficking. The latest attacks reflect an escalation in efforts to target drug traffickers, directed by President Donald Trump. According to Hegseth, these strikes have resulted in a total of 51 casualties so far, raising tensions with Colombia and Venezuela. The legality of these strikes has been questioned, prompting concerns from members of Congress regarding the president's authority to carry out such operations. Hegseth stated that the targeted boats were known to be transporting narcotics. Mexican authorities are managing the situation of the sole survivor, whose condition remains unclear. Hegseth remarked, The department has spent over two decades defending other homelands. Now, we're defending our own.\
US Strikes Target Alleged Drug Traffickers in the Pacific, 14 Killed
US Strikes Target Alleged Drug Traffickers in the Pacific, 14 Killed
In a recent military operation, US forces have eliminated 14 individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking. This aggressive action marks a significant escalation in the US's fight against drug smuggling in the Pacific.
US forces conducted strikes on four boats linked to drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals. One survivor was rescued by Mexican authorities. This operation has raised concerns over its legality and the implications for US relations with Colombia and Venezuela.
