Three ‘narco-terrorists’ killed in two separate ‘lethal kinetic strikes’ on drug boats
The U.S. military executed two lethal strikes on drug trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals identified as 'narco-terrorists.' These operations were part of Operation Southern Spear and took place on May 26 and May 27. The strikes have raised questions about compliance with military standards, prompting a review by the Department of War's inspector general.
- ▪The U.S. military conducted strikes on May 26 and May 27 targeting boats suspected of drug trafficking.
- ▪Three 'narco-terrorists' were killed in these operations, with one survivor reported from the first strike.
- ▪The strikes are part of Operation Southern Spear, which has seen a total of 10 individuals killed in May alone.
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The United States military conducted two separate “lethal kinetic strikes” this week on two boats suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The strikes were the latest efforts of Operation Southern Spear and occurred on May 26 and May 27. Three “narco-terrorists” were reportedly killed during the incidents, according to a press release issued by U.S. Southern Command. “On May 26, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations,” read Southern Command’s release about the strike.
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