Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
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At a glance
- Military conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on May 8, 2026.
- The Pentagon confirmed the outcome of the engagement, identifying the target as an alleged drug-trafficking boat.
- The strike was part of ongoing efforts to intercept and disrupt the movement of narcotics by drug cartels in the eastern Pacific region.
The U.S. Military conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on May 8, 2026. The operation resulted in the deaths of two men and left one individual surviving.
The Pentagon confirmed the outcome of the engagement, identifying the target as an alleged drug-trafficking boat. No further information has been released regarding the identities of the deceased or the survivor.
The strike was part of ongoing efforts to intercept and disrupt the movement of narcotics by drug cartels in the eastern Pacific region. The Pentagon has not provided specific details regarding the assets used in the strike or the volume of suspected narcotics on board the vessel.