DATA & FIGURES
The US military has killed at least 3 people in the latest strike, with a total of 211 people killed in such strikes in the Pacific.
THE SCENARIO
The attack is part of the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on drug traffickers. The US has been conducting strikes on vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with at least 211 people killed in such strikes.
DIRECT QUOTE
"Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action." — US Southern Command
BBN INSIGHT
The US military's strikes on vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean are part of a broader effort to combat drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. However, the legality and effectiveness of these strikes have been questioned by critics.