Archive · 19 Dec 2025
US strikes two more drug boats, death toll exceeds 100
The U.S. military recently struck two more boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing five people.
These attacks are part of a larger campaign against drug trafficking that has been going on since September.
The military says the boats were being used by drug traffickers, but they haven't provided any evidence.
Over 100 people have been killed in these strikes so far.
Some people support these actions as a way to fight drug trafficking, while others say they are illegal and violate international law.
The military didn't identify the people killed or the organizations they belonged to.
The U.S. military conducted lethal strikes on two vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing five people.
The strikes were part of a campaign against narco-trafficking that has resulted in over 100 deaths since September.
The military claims the vessels were engaged in narco-trafficking operations but provided no evidence.
Critics argue the strikes are illegal and violate international law and American policy.
The U.S. Southern Command announced the strikes on social media, sharing footage of the attacks.
- Who
- U.S. military
- What
- Conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels
- When
- December 18, 2025
- Where
- International waters in the Eastern Pacific
- Why
- Vessels were engaged in narco-trafficking operations
Supporters
Critics
Legality of Strikes
Supporters
The strikes are a rightful offensive against drug traffickers.
Critics
The strikes are illegal and potential war crimes, violating international law and American policy.
Due Process
Supporters
The strikes are necessary to prevent drug trafficking.
Critics
The US military is blowing up boats without providing due process to those accused.
- Location
- Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea
- Casualties
- Over 100 killed since September
- Reason for Strikes
- Narco-trafficking operations
- Source
- U.S. Southern Command
- Date
- December 18, 2025
- Authorized By
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
- Evidence Provided
- None
Sources
US military says it conducted strike on a vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four men
US military says it carried out strikes on two vessels, killing five
US military strikes two more alleged drug boats in Pacific, death toll rises to over 100
