Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200 with latest attack The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, resulting in three deaths and raising the total death toll to over 200. This operation is part of a campaign against alleged drug boats and has faced scrutiny regarding its legality, particularly concerning follow-on strikes that killed survivors.

• The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.
• This attack is the third this week and brings the total death toll from such strikes to over 200 people.
• U.S. Southern Command announced the strike, stating the vessel was involved in ‘narco-trafficking operations’.
• The legality of these strikes has been questioned, with concerns raised about ‘double tap’ strikes killing survivors.
• The Trump administration has declared an armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels.