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Watch: US attacks three alleged drug vessels in deadly strike

Watch: US launches new strike on three alleged drug vessels with 11 killed
  • The US military conducted deadly strikes on three alleged drug boats on Monday, resulting in 11 fatalities.
  • These latest strikes bring the total number of deaths from US operations against alleged traffickers to 145 since the campaign began in September 2025.
  • The campaign was launched by Donald Trump.
  • Footage released by the US Southern Command shows the small speeding vessels exploding into flames.
  • Officials claimed the boats were "operated by designated terrorist organizations", with two struck in the eastern Pacific Ocean and one in the Caribbean Sea.
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