The U.S. Southern Command announced that an airstrike conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear on February 23 resulted in the deaths of three suspected narco-terrorists. The operation was directed by General Francis L. Donovan and targeted a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations that was actively engaged in narco-trafficking activities in the Caribbean. The vessel was detected traveling along established narco-trafficking routes, which justified the military action. This airstrike highlights ongoing U.S. efforts to combat narco-trafficking operations in the Caribbean, demonstrating a commitment to intercepting and dismantling networks involved in drug trafficking that can threaten national security and regional stability. The Pentagon confirmed that there were no casualties among U.S. military personnel during the operation, indicating the precision of the strike. The implications of this action are significant, as it underscores the U.S. military's active role in addressing narcotics-related terrorism in international waters. By targeting these key operatives, the U.S. aims to disrupt harmful drug trade practices that contribute to crime and violence in the region, while also sending a clear message to other narco-terrorist organizations that such operations will be met with forceful measures.