NYT Report: SEAL Team 6 Mission to North Korea, Mistakes, and Civilian Deaths
CBS NewsOctober 5, 20255 min284,423 views
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- π― The mission, approved by President Trump in 2019, aimed to plant a newly developed listening device on the North Korean shore.
- π The plan involved a nuclear-powered submarine deploying two mini-subs carrying Navy SEALs to plant the device.
Encounter and Fatal Engagement
- β οΈ SEALs encountered an unexpected boat on the shore, mistaking it for a security patrol or sign of discovery.
- π₯ In the dark and uncertain conditions, a senior SEAL made the decision to open fire, resulting in the deaths of everyone on the boat.
- π£ Evidence suggests the individuals on the boat were likely unarmed civilians out fishing.
Mission Objectives and Intelligence Gathering
- π The listening device was intended to gather intelligence on Kim Jong-un's thinking during high-level denuclearization talks.
- π€« Details about the specific device and its capabilities were intentionally withheld from the report for operational security.
Operational Shortcomings and Oversight
- π The mission suffered from a series of mistakes and shortcomings, leading to the fatal outcome.
- π« The operation was kept hidden from Congress and the public for years, with leadership in intelligence committees not being informed by the Trump administration.
- ποΈ It was only after the Biden administration took office that the mission details were revealed to relevant congressional committees.
Rules of Engagement
- β Under the pre-authorized rules of engagement, the SEALs had authorization to open fire in such circumstances, even if the target was later identified as civilians.
- β οΈ The high-risk nature of the mission required sign-off at the highest levels, including the President.
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