DEVELOPING: U.S. Military Strikes Fail to Stem Rising Tide of Drug Overdose Deaths

Breaking News: U.S. Military Strikes Fail to Stem Rising Tide of Drug Overdose Deaths At least 80 people have been killed in 22 U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific this year. The attacks, which began in January, are part of a broader effort to disrupt international narcotics trafficking. According to the U.S. military, the strikes have targeted vessels traveling known narcotrafficking routes, but experts say the impact on overdose deaths in the United States is minimal. "Killing a drug mule has minimal effect on the flow of drugs, or the systems of criminal organizations," said Vanda Felbab-Brown, an expert on drug trafficking and addiction at the Brookings Institution. President Trump claimed in a speech this week that the strikes are saving 25,000 American lives, but experts dispute this assertion. "The flow of drugs into the United States is a complex issue that cannot be solved through military force alone," said Felbab-Brown. The U.S. military continues to carry out strikes on suspected drug boats, but the effectiveness of this strategy remains unclear. As the overdose crisis continues to claim thousands of lives, experts are calling for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the issue. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.