The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported that the military executed airstrikes on three vessels in response to drug trafficking operations conducted by designated terrorist organizations. The strikes, carried out under the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, targeted vessels confirmed to be utilizing recognized narco-trafficking routes. Despite military footage displaying the precise hits, the Pentagon refrained from disclosing specific locations for operational security reasons.

SOUTHCOM's information indicated that a total of 11 individuals, all identified as male narco-terrorists, were killed in the coordinated strikes. The breakdown of casualties revealed that four were eliminated from the first vessel in the Eastern Pacific, an additional four from the second vessel also in the Eastern Pacific, and three from the third vessel situated in the Caribbean.

This operation highlights the continued efforts of the U.S. military to counter narco-trafficking and its intertwining with terrorism in Latin America. As drug trafficking remains a significant issue affecting both regional stability and U.S. national security, this action underscores the United States' commitment to addressing such threats through military means.