URGENT: US Military Confirms Fatal Strike on Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel

BREAKING NEWS US Military Confirms Fatal Strike on Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel The US military has carried out a fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel, killing three people, according to President Donald Trump. The strike was confirmed by the White House in a social media posting on Friday. The attack occurred in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility, but no further details about the location were provided. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was trafficking illicit narcotics and was en route to deliver them to American consumers. This marks the third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel by the US military this month. The Pentagon has deferred questions about the strike to the White House, which did not provide additional information on the origins of the vessel. The incident raises questions about the use of military force in combating international narcotics trafficking. Trump's statement suggests that the vessel was affiliated with a designated terrorist organization and was targeting American consumers. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*