
Eight alleged "narco-terrorists" were killed Monday in U.S. strikes on three suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific, defense officials announced. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that the strikes, among about two dozen conducted in the region since early September, were ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Main Idea: U.S. Southern Command said U.S. strikes destroyed three suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and killed eight people on board.
Key Points:
The strikes may lower drug flow,. They also raise the risk of more US military tension and deeper public debate over killings at sea.
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The military command announcing and attributing the strikes is a primary actor in the story.
Ordered the new strikes and is directly quoted defending the policy.
Signed the executive order mentioned at the end and is central to the administration’s strike policy.
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