U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific
Updated on: June 21, 2026 / 11:49 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- A U.S. military strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific killed two people and left six survivors.
- This is part of an ongoing campaign by the U.S. military against alleged drug traffickers, with over 60 such strikes conducted.
- The military stated the targeted vessel was along known smuggling routes, but did not provide evidence of drugs being transported.
- Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, noting that key drugs like fentanyl are often trafficked over land.
- Some lawmakers have raised concerns about a potential war crime regarding a follow-on strike on survivors of a previous attack.