US military strikes drug vessel in Caribbean, killing three

24 Feb 2026 • 10:45 AM MYT
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US forces targeted a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three men, the latest in a series of such interdictions.

WASHINGTON: The US military said on Monday it struck a vessel in the Caribbean, killing three men. This is the latest such incident in recent months.

The military stated in a post on X that the vessel was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” President Donald Trump’s administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area.

Reuters could not immediately verify the information.