U.S. strikes two alleged drug vessels in the Pacific, Hegseth confirms
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The U.S. struck two more alleged drug vessels, this time on the Pacific side of Latin America – totaling nine strikes in less than two months. Videos released by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday show boats destroyed in two separate military strikes.
Breakdown
- U.S. military conducted two strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Pacific.
- One vessel was struck in the Eastern Pacific, another off Colombia's coast. 26s
- At least 37 people have died in these strikes, with no evidence released on who was on board. 38s
- The administration claims the strikes are legitimate due to an armed conflict with cartels. 1m 15s
- President Trump may seek congressional approval before expanding operations to land. 1m 40s