President Donald Trump confirmed that US forces executed a 'lethal kinetic strike' on a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking, leading to the deaths of three 'male narcoterrorists' onboard. This strike, which occurred in the US Southern Command's operational area, follows two previous attacks that resulted in fourteen deaths from vessels reportedly affiliated with Venezuela. Trump justified the strike by stating that US intelligence had confirmed the boat was carrying illegal narcotics meant to enter the US market. The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, condemned these actions, promising to protect its sovereignty against what they perceive as US aggression. Trump's post on social media emphasized the importance of stopping drug trafficking and included a dramatic video of the strike.