US attacks allegedly drug traffickers’ ship killing two people
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The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced a military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean. The operation was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.
The US military has attacked a ship allegedly used by drug traffickers in the Caribbean, killing two people, said the United States Southern Command.
"On May 4, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," it said on X.
"Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed."
Questions ouvertes
- What specific "Designated Terrorist Organizations" were allegedly operating the vessel?
- What specific intelligence confirmed the vessel's narco-trafficking operations?
- What type of "lethal kinetic strike" was used?
- What happened to any other individuals on the vessel, if any?
