The United States military conducted a strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.

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Eastern Pacific Ocean

Who

United States military, US Southern Command, three individuals

What

The United States military conducted a strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.

When

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 23h 19m ago

Where

Eastern Pacific Ocean ·

Why

The US military alleged the boat was smuggling drugs and was operated by 'Designated Terrorist Organisations' transiting 'known narco-trafficking routes' as part of efforts to stem the flow of drugs.

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The strike resulted in three fatalities, contributing to at least 211 deaths from similar operations in the Pacific. The legality of these strikes is questioned by critics, US politicians, and human rights groups, prompting demands for unedited videos from the Pentagon.

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