US Military Launches Multiple Strikes on Boat Near Venezuela, Killing Survivors
In a shocking revelation, the US military has launched multiple strikes against a boat in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela, killing survivors who had initially survived an initial attack. According to two American officials familiar with the matter, those on board the boat were killed shortly after in a follow-up attack, despite having survived the first strike.
The incident occurred last Tuesday, as confirmed by a screenshot from a video posted by President Donald Trump on Truth Social on September 2, 2025. The US military had been surveilling the boat for an extended period, and officials claim that those on board altered their course after spotting US aerial assets. However, this move prompted further attacks, with multiple strikes being launched against the vessel.
The use of force has raised concerns among officials, with some anticipating additional strikes in the coming weeks. "This incident has serious implications for our foreign policy and national security," said Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), one of three sources who confirmed the details of the attack. "We need to examine why our military felt it necessary to launch multiple strikes against a boat that had already been damaged."
According to The Intercept, which first reported on the incident, the US military's actions have sparked debate about the use of force in the region. "The fact that our military was willing to kill survivors who had already been wounded raises questions about our moral compass," said an American official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Background information suggests that the boat was under surveillance for a significant period of time before the attack. Those on board were reportedly aware of the US aerial assets and altered their course accordingly. However, this move was seen as a threat by US officials, who launched multiple strikes against the vessel.
The incident has sparked concerns about potential future operations in the region. "This is not an isolated incident," said a senior official, speaking to The Intercept. "We are seeing a pattern of behavior from our military that raises serious questions about their use of force."
As the situation unfolds, officials are left grappling with the implications of the US military's actions. "We need to have a thorough investigation into this incident and determine whether our military's actions were justified," said Senator Paul.
The current status of the incident remains unclear, but sources indicate that an investigation is underway. As the international community watches with bated breath, one thing is certain: the use of force by the US military has sparked a heated debate about national security and foreign policy.
Attribution
This article relies on information from The Intercept and two American officials familiar with the matter. Specific details and quotes are attributed to these sources accordingly.
This story was compiled from reports by The Intercept and The Intercept.
