URGENT: US Navy Seizes, Destroys Venezuelan Drug Vessel, Three Killed in Operation.

US Navy Seizes, Destroys Venezuelan Drug Vessel, Three Killed in Operation The US Navy has destroyed a Venezuelan drug vessel traveling through international waters on its way to the US, killing three men in the process. According to President Donald Trump, the operation was carried out against "violent drug trafficking cartels" and took place on Monday. The strike is part of ongoing counter-narcotics operations in the southern Caribbean. The incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro vowing to defend his country against what he calls "US aggression." The operation has sparked outrage from Venezuelan officials, who have accused the US of targeting innocent civilians. The US government maintains that its actions are aimed at disrupting the flow of illicit drugs into the country. This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Note: This article only includes confirmed facts and does not speculate on the presence of drugs on the vessel or the motivations behind the operation. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*