U.S. Military Strikes Drug Trafficking Vessel, Resulting in Three Fatalities

On February 13, U.S. armed forces conducted a lethal strike against a vessel suspected of drug trafficking, killing three individuals. This operation was part of the ongoing Southern Spear initiative, overseen by General Francis L. Donovan of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). While the exact location of the attack remains undisclosed, it is noted that the vessel was operating in known drug trafficking routes in the Caribbean. This incident adds to the rising toll of at least 124 deaths linked to similar operations aimed at curbing narcotics trafficking under the previous Trump administration.

Key Details: • Date of the attack: February 13 • Operation name: Southern Spear • Fatalities: 3 individuals • Total deaths linked to drug trafficking operations: 124