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US denies drone attacks on Ecuador fishing boats
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET
Summary: Ecuadorian crews say U.S. forces bombed and detained them; the Pentagon denies any role.
WHO: U.S. Pentagon
WHAT: Pentagon denies any role in the sinking of two Ecuadorian fishing boats after crews alleged drone attacks and detention by U.S. forces.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Pacific Ocean
WHY: The Pentagon denied involvement after Ecuadorian crews recounted being bombed by drones and taken prisoner by U.S. forces.
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