At least two men were killed on Wednesday after the US military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean that authorities alleged was involved in drug-smuggling operations.
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The US Southern Command shared footage on X showing a speedboat racing across the water before erupting into flames following the strike. The US military said the alleged drug traffickers were targeted along a maritime route known for smuggling operations. However, it provided no evidence that the vessel was carrying drugs.