20-09-2025

US Forces Kill 3 in Third Alleged Drug Vessel Strike

Date: 20-09-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1 | washingtonpost.com: 1
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A US naval vessel firing at a suspected drug trafficking boat in international waters

Summary

US forces carried out a lethal strike on a vessel allegedly trafficking drugs in international waters, killing three people, as part of a broader crackdown on Venezuelan cartels and narco-trafficking. The strike, ordered by President Trump, marks at least the third such attack on alleged drug boats this month, sparking concerns over potential violations of international human rights and maritime law.

Key Points

  • US forces struck a third alleged drug vessel, killing three people
  • The strike was ordered by President Donald Trump after US intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking illicit narcotics
  • Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the strikes as 'aggression'

Articles in this Cluster

US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

US forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly trafficking drugs in international waters, killing three 'male narcoterrorists' on board. The attack was ordered by President Donald Trump after US intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking illicit narcotics. This was the third such strike on alleged drug boats in recent weeks, with previous strikes killing a total of 14 people on boats allegedly from Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has condemned the strikes, saying his country will defend itself against US 'aggression'. Legal experts have raised concerns that the strikes may have violated international human rights and maritime law.
Entities: Donald Trump, US Southern Command, Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, South AmericaTone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Trump strikes alleged drug trafficking vessel in waters, 3 narco-terrorists dead | Fox News

The article reports on President Donald Trump's announcement that he ordered a lethal military strike on a vessel allegedly linked to a designated terrorist organization conducting narco-trafficking in international waters. The strike resulted in the deaths of three narco-terrorists. The article highlights the Trump administration's continued crackdown on Venezuelan cartels and its designation of drug cartel groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
Entities: Donald Trump, Truth Social, U.S. Southern Command, Venezuela, Tren de AraguaTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Trump says U.S. strike on suspected drug boat killed 3 - The Washington Post

The U.S. military struck a vessel allegedly carrying illicit narcotics headed to the United States, killing three people, according to President Donald Trump. This marks at least the third time U.S. forces have targeted such boats this month. The strike was announced by Trump in a social media post on Friday.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, U.S. militaryTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform