The Defense force stated in a submit on X the vessel used to be “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” Photo: X/@Southcom
The U.S. defense force stated in a social media submit that it had struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday (February 13, 2026), killing three folks, the most up-to-date such incident in recent months.
President Donald Trump’s administration has touted its success at getting rid of suspected drug trafficking vessels in the region.
The Defense force stated in a submit on X the vessel used to be “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”
Reuters might maybe per chance no longer straight take a look at the certainty.
On Feb. 13, at the route of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Activity Power Southern Spear performed a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel used to be transiting alongside identified… pic.twitter.com/y50Pbtexfi
— U.S. Southern Speak (@Southcom) February 14, 2026
Revealed – February 14, 2026 06:43 am IST
