U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean kills 3 people in fourth attack this week The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three men. This incident is the fourth such attack this week, increasing the total death toll to 205. The legality of these strikes has been questioned, particularly concerning a ‘double tap’ strike that killed survivors of an initial attack.

• U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday.
• Three men were killed in the strike, accused of drug smuggling.
• This is the fourth attack this week, bringing the total death toll to 205.
• U.S. Southern Command stated the vessel was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations” and operated by a designated terrorist organization, without providing evidence.
• The Trump administration has declared an armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels.
• The legality of these strikes, including a ‘double tap’ strike that killed survivors, is under scrutiny.
• Families of victims have filed lawsuits against the administration, questioning the legal justification for the killings.