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US military kills two 'narco-terrorists' in vessel strike
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Key Points:
- The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on August 23 against a low-profile vessel involved in narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing two individuals described as "narco-terrorists."
- The operation was directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan under U.S. Southern Command, with confirmed intelligence indicating the vessel's active role in drug trafficking.
- This strike is part of a broader, controversial policy during President Donald Trump's second term, involving multiple attacks on suspected drug trafficking vessels.
- The Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere was established to intensify efforts against narco-terrorist networks by disrupting operations and dismantling leadership across the region.
- The previous similar strike occurred on June 21, killing two individuals but leaving six survivors, highlighting ongoing military efforts to combat drug trafficking at sea.
