Washington, United States, April 16, 2026 (AFP) - US says 3 killed in fifth drug boat strike in a week

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2026-04-16

US military officials said Wednesday three people were killed in a strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days. US Southern Command said it conducted "a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," without naming the alleged group, in an X post. "Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. The latest strike brings the total toll to at least 177......

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