US Military Conducts New Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific

Latest Strikes in Eastern Pacific

• 🎯 The Trump administration announced three new deadly strikes targeting alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific on Monday.
• 🇺🇸 US Southern Command released video footage appearing to show three separate strikes on vessels.
• 👥 A total of eight male narco terrorists were reported killed across the three strikes.

Operation Southern Spear Details

• 🌊 These strikes are part of Operation Southern Spear, an ongoing operation in the region.
• 📈 Since September, the operation has resulted in at least 25 strikes, leading to the deaths of at least 95 people.
• ❓ Questions have been raised about the legality of the strikes, with lawmakers citing a lack of evidence regarding the individuals' identities, cargo, or destinations.

Controversy Over Unedited Video

• 🎬 Defense Secretary Pete Hegsith stated he will not publicly release the unedited video of a September 2nd strike.
• 🔒 Hegsith described the video as "top secret" and not for the general public.
• 🤝 The Defense Secretary plans to share the video with the Senate and House Armed Services Committee.
• 🗣️ Reactions from lawmakers have been mixed, with Democrats reportedly raising more questions, while House Speaker Mike Johnson affirmed President Trump's constitutional authority.