The United States military executed an airstrike as part of Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean Sea on June 21, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Six people reportedly survived the operation. This strike marks the third in a week and the fourth in June. According to U.S. Southern Command, the strike targeted a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations engaged in narco-trafficking. The operation was directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the commander of Southern Command. Following the airstrike, the U.S. Coast Guard was notified to assist with search and recovery efforts for the survivors. In total, there have been 65 strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Southern Hemisphere this year, resulting in 211 fatalities.
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U.S. Military Conducts Airstrike in Caribbean Sea Resulting in Two Deaths
On June 21, the U.S. military carried out an airstrike in the Caribbean Sea, killing two individuals and leaving six survivors. This operation is part of a broader initiative targeting narco-trafficking activities, with a total of 65 strikes reported this year resulting in 211 deaths.
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U.S. Military Conducts Airstrike in Caribbean Sea Resulting in Two Deaths