US forces sink Los Choneros refueling vessel in Pacific

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U.S. forces sank a Los Choneros refueling vessel in the Eastern Pacific, according to SOUTHCOM. SOUTHCOM said the action supported at-sea drug trafficking operations linked to the Ecuadorian cartel.

WHO: U.S. forces; SOUTHCOM

WHAT: Sank a Los Choneros refueling vessel in the Eastern Pacific

WHEN: Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Eastern Pacific

WHY: SOUTHCOM said the operation supported at-sea drug trafficking operations linked to the Ecuadorian cartel.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

US sinks floating refueling station tied to Los Choneros · Sep 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
US sinks floating refueling station linked to Los Choneros · Sep 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM ET
U.S. sinks Ecuadorian ship in Pacific over drug trafficking · Sep 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET

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