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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

More than 30 people killed by US strikes on ‘narco’ boats, as Trump launches first attacks in Pacific waters

Donald Trump’s administration has struck at least two alleged drug-carrying vessels, killing five people on board, in what appears to be the first attacks in the Pacific Ocean.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced two operations Wednesday that bring the death toll from the administration’s attacks to more than 30, as the United States declares itself at war with drug cartels in an expanding military campaign across South America.

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