February 21, 2026
US Military Strikes Another Drug-Smuggling Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
It marked the second strike this week, following a Feb. 16 attack in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean that killed 11 occupants aboard three vessels.
TL;DR
- U.S. military struck a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Feb. 20.
- Three occupants onboard were killed.
- Southern Command confirmed the boat was operated by a designated terrorist organization.
- The vessel was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.
- Intelligence indicated the boat was traveling along known drug-trafficking routes.
- No U.S. military forces were harmed.
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