The Sept. 2 strikes on an alleged drug boat were the first foray by the U.S. military into blowing up vessels allegedly carrying drugs. The lawmakers and military experts say the sequence of events is alarming, potentially violating the laws of armed conflict that safeguard human rights and protect American troops. AdvertisementHere’s what’s known about the boat strikes and what other information lawmakers are still pursuing. Lawmakers previously had been told the second strike was ordered to sink the boat. Bradley told lawmakers this week that he had not personally read through the entire legal opinion, according to the person with knowledge of the briefing.

Source: Huffington Post December 06, 2025 17:44 UTC