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U.S. Reports Airstrike Killing Three on Suspected Smuggling Boat in Caribbean

The Pentagon says the campaign can continue without new congressional authorization under its reading of U.S. war powers law.

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Die USA haben nach eigenen Angaben erneut ein Boot angeblicher Drogenschmuggler in der Karibik angegriffen und drei Menschen getötet. Das Boot sei nach Erkenntnissen der US-Geheimdienst "an illegalem Drogenschmuggel" beteiligt gewesen, erklärte Verteidigungsminister Hegseth.

Overview

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X that an airstrike hit a boat on a known smuggling route, killing three men, and posted a clip appearing to show the blast.
  • Hegseth cited unspecified intelligence and did not disclose the location, and the claims have not been independently verified.
  • UN human rights experts argue the use of lethal force against boats in international waters violates international law.
  • Russia formally condemned what it called excessive military force and reaffirmed support for Venezuela’s sovereignty.
  • The United States has increased its regional presence with eight ships, F-35 fighters in Puerto Rico, and the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford heading to the area.