Washington, United States, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - One killed in US boat strike in eastern Pacific Ocean

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2026-06-17

US military officials said a man died in a lethal kinetic strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday as Washington continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers. The strike was part of military operation "Southern Spear," launched last September as President Donald Trump insists the United States is effectively at war with drug cartels operating out of Latin America. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along......

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