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News in English (USA) / 22.06.2026 / 09:00

US Military Strikes Target Alleged Drug Traffickers in Eastern Pacific and Caribbean

Multiple recent strikes by the US military have resulted in the deaths of alleged drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Reports confirm that three individuals were killed in a strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel, while two more fatalities occurred in a separate operation in the Caribbean. Following these incidents, several survivors were rescued. The strikes have drawn attention and calls for accountability from UN experts and lawmakers, who demand access to unedited footage of the operations. This marks a continued escalation in US military efforts against drug trafficking at sea.
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