US military says 5 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strikes

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by Tara Suter
April 13, 2026
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The U.S. military reported five deaths from boat strikes in the Eastern Pacific targeting narco-trafficking routes.

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The U.S. military announced that five people died in boat strikes in the Eastern Pacific on Sunday. These lethal kinetic strikes were conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear on April 11, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the region. This action signifies ongoing efforts by the U.S. military to disrupt illegal drug operations in the Eastern Pacific.

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Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes under the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.

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