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U.S. military strike on drug smuggling boat results in one death and two survivors

The U.S. military executed a strike on a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leading to one death and two survivors. This incident contributes to a total of at least 208 fatalities from such military actions.

On June 16, 2026, the U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The attack resulted in the death of one individual, with two survivors reported. This incident raises the total number of fatalities from similar military operations to at least 208.

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U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

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