SUNTV Global Channel | June 22, 2026
The United States military has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving two people dead and six others missing.
According to reports, the attack occurred on Thursday as part of an ongoing U.S. operation targeting alleged drug-smuggling networks across Latin America. Footage released online showed a speedboat being struck by a projectile before bursting into flames.
The latest incident is said to be one of more than 60 military strikes conducted since the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump launched an intensified campaign against groups it describes as “narcoterrorists.” Reports indicate that over 210 people have been killed in the operations since September.
U.S. Southern Command stated that the vessel was operating along a known drug-trafficking route. However, authorities have not publicly presented evidence confirming that the boat was carrying illegal narcotics at the time of the strike.
Questions also remain about the fate of the six missing individuals, as officials have yet to confirm whether any survivors were rescued following the attack.
The operation has sparked renewed controversy in Washington, with lawmakers demanding greater transparency from the Pentagon. Critics argue that the military campaign raises serious legal and humanitarian concerns, particularly following allegations that survivors of previous strikes were targeted in follow-up attacks.
While the White House has defended the operations as necessary measures to combat drug trafficking and protect U.S. interests, legal experts continue to question whether the strikes comply with international law.
The Pentagon’s Inspector General is currently reviewing aspects of the targeting process used in the operations, though the broader legality of the strikes remains under intense scrutiny.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
