US Military's Caribbean Drug Strike Escalates Controversy

The US military executed a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, accused of drug trafficking. This marks the latest in a series of actions, raising the death toll to 133 from similar operations. US officials claim success but provide limited evidence to support their assertions.

The US military has announced the execution of another strike in the Caribbean Sea, targeting a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking. According to US Southern Command, this boat was navigating a well-known drug-smuggling route.

The attack, reportedly taking place on Friday, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and was captured in a video showing the vessel bursting into flames. This incident contributes to a growing number of similar strikes since early September, bringing the total death toll to 133 across 38 attacks.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recently asserted that high-ranking cartel members have ceased operations following these effective military actions, though he refrained from providing corroborating details. President Trump maintains that these operations are vital to combat the influence of drug cartels in Latin America, despite the lack of substantial proof to justify the aggressive approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)