US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: United States

Crime & Law

US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two individuals labeled as 'narco-terrorists' by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). This attack follows another strike on two boats the previous day, which resulted in five deaths. Since September, US forces have killed at least 170 people in strikes on vessels in the region.

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