"The United States military has reportedly carried out a strike on another alleged drug smuggling vessel, as the admiral overseeing the Trump administration's controversial campaign in the Caribbean announced his shock departure. A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the strike on Thursday. The official said that, in what appeared to be a first, there were also survivors among the crew. list of 4 itemsend of list The official did not offer additional details about the incident, which has not been previously reported."
"Prior to this latest strike, the US had carried out five attacks on alleged drug smuggling vessels in the Caribbean since early September, killing at least 27 people. The strikes have drawn the condemnation of legal experts, rights groups and Democratic lawmakers, who criticise their extrajudicial nature and question whether they adhere to US and international law. The Trump administration argues the strikes are legitimate as the US is already engaged in a war with narco-terrorist groups from Venezuela, and drug traffickers are unlawful combatants who must be met with military force."
A US military strike reportedly hit another alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean while the admiral overseeing the campaign announced an unexpected departure. A US official confirmed the strike and said there were survivors among the crew, though the Pentagon and the president have not publicly confirmed the attack. The US previously conducted five strikes since early September that killed at least 27 people. Legal experts, rights groups and Democratic lawmakers have condemned the strikes as extrajudicial and potentially unlawful. The administration defends the actions as part of a war against narco-terrorist groups tied to Venezuela. Venezuela has called for UN investigation and highlighted recent civilian deaths.
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