On Tuesday, the US Army announced a series of airstrikes targeting three drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific and the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals. Eight casualties were reported from two vessels in the Pacific, where four people were killed on each ship, while another three fatalities occurred during a strike against a ship in the Caribbean. Notably, no US servicemen were injured in these operations, as confirmed by the US Southern Command on the platform "X".

The military also released video footage showcasing the airstrikes on the three vessels, two of which were stationary at the time of the attack, and one was in motion. Prior to the strikes, individuals were seen on two of the vessels. This operation is part of an ongoing campaign initiated by the Trump administration, which started attacking drug smuggling ships off the coast of Venezuela, claiming an effort to combat "narco-terrorists" operating in the region.

Since September, dozens of such attacks have occurred in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific, leading to at least 140 deaths. However, Trump administration officials have not provided specific details regarding the operational strategies or outcomes of these military actions, leaving many questions regarding the effectiveness and implications of this increasing military engagement in combating drug trafficking in the region.