The U.S. military struck a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing five people. U.S. Southern Command confirmed the deaths, describing those killed as “narco-terrorists.” The latest attack brings the number killed in U.S. military boat strikes to at least 240 across more than 70 strikes.
WHO:The U.S. military
WHAT:Struck a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing five people.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
WHERE:Eastern Pacific
WHY:The reason for the strike was not reported.
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