Recent military operations by the U.S. have resulted in the deaths of five individuals in strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific. According to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), these strikes are part of ongoing efforts to combat narcotrafficking. Additionally, two men were reported killed in separate strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats. These operations have drawn international scrutiny, with reports indicating that the U.S. has killed at least 168 individuals in similar anti-drug campaigns. The latest strikes also left one survivor, further highlighting the controversial nature of these military actions.