Two killed in strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific: US militaryWASHINGTON, United States, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The US military said Monday two people were killed in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific, bringing the total killed in Washington's campaign in the region to at least 107. In a post to X, US Southern Command said "intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," adding two men were killed. The post included a black-and-white video of the "lethal kinetic strike" on a small boat, with what appeared to be two explosive flashes and flaming debris visible. Since September, the US military has carried out at least 30 strikes on what it says are boats used to smuggle drugs to the United States, with the majority of the attacks occurring in the Eastern Pacific. Trump says he does not need lawmakers' approval to strike suspected drug cartels at sea or on land in Venezuela, citing concerns over information leaks.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 30, 2025 03:35 UTC