U.S. military strike kills two in Pacific targeting vessel

On February 9, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths and leaving one survivor. The operation targeted a ship linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations engaged in drug trafficking, as confirmed by intelligence. This incident marks the third U.S. attack in 2026 as part of a campaign against narco-terrorist networks operating in the region. SOUTHCOM has carried out numerous strikes against such vessels over the past six months.