US military kills two alleged narco-terrorists in latest Eastern Pacific strike on drug-trafficking vessel The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific confirmed to be involved in drug trafficking. Two individuals described as “narco-terrorists” were killed in the operation, with no U.S. military personnel injured. This strike is part of a broader campaign against cartel-linked trafficking networks, bringing the total number of people killed in such operations to at least 207 since September.

• U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) executed a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
• The vessel was identified as being involved in drug trafficking on known narco-trafficking routes.
• Two individuals described as “narco-terrorists” were killed; no U.S. military personnel were injured.
• This strike is part of a campaign against cartel-linked trafficking networks, with at least 207 deaths in such operations since September.
• The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean are major drug trafficking corridors.
• The military has released videos and statements but generally not public evidence identifying those killed or proving drug presence.