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U.S. Military Strike Kills One in 58th Operation Against Suspected Drug Vessels
One person died after a U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Pacific. The attack marked the 58th such operation against boats accused of drug smuggling.
May 27, 9:14 AM·1m read1 source
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A U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Pacific killed one person and left two survivors at sea. The operation was the 58th conducted by U.S. forces against boats accused of smuggling drugs. The military stated that the vessel was targeted because it was suspected of carrying illegal drugs.
No additional details about the identities of those on board were released. Two people survived the strike and remained at sea following the attack. The military did not provide further information on rescue operations or the status of the survivors.
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