US Strikes Against Narco-Trafficking Vessels in International Waters
The United States conducted military strikes on three vessels suspected of narco-trafficking in international waters. The first attack resulted in the deaths of three narco-terrorists, while the rest abandoned ship before the remaining vessels were sunk. The operation was confirmed by the U.S. Southern Command.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 01-01-2026 02:57 IST | Created: 01-01-2026 02:57 IST
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The United States executed military strikes on three vessels in international waters that were allegedly involved in narco-trafficking, according to the U.S. Southern Command's statement on Wednesday.
The targeted vessels were moving together in a convoy, reported military officials.
During the initial strike, three narco-terrorists aboard the first vessel were killed. The others abandoned their ships by jumping overboard, allowing follow-up engagements to sink those vessels, the Southern Command noted on X.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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