The United States struck three vessels in the Pacific Ocean, eight people were killed

On December 15, the armed forces of the United States carried out strikes against three vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. As a result of the operation, eight people were killed. The attack was conducted in international waters and was accompanied by statements from the U.S. military command about the alleged involvement of the vessels in illegal activities.

U.S. Southern Command reported that the intercepted vessels were allegedly connected to drug trafficking. According to the American side, the actions were aimed at suppressing transnational criminal activity. The strikes were carried out using military force, which resulted in the deaths of people on board the vessels.

U.S. military officials stated that the operation was conducted on the basis of an order from the U.S. Secretary of Defense. The statement emphasized that the actions took place outside the territorial waters of any state, which, according to Washington, complies with international law. No additional details regarding the nature of the threat posed by the vessels were provided.

At the same time, U.S. authorities did not publish evidence confirming the involvement of those killed in so-called “narco-terrorist” structures. No data were presented regarding the composition of the crews, the ownership of the vessels, the nature of the cargo, or the circumstances under which the decision to use force was made.

The incident raised questions about the legality of using military force in international waters and the criteria on which such decisions are based. The absence of publicly available information about investigations and the substantiation of the accusations intensified criticism of the actions taken by the American side.

The case became another episode in a series of U.S. operations aimed at combating illegal drug trafficking beyond its territory. Similar actions have previously sparked debates about the limits of military intervention and responsibility for civilian deaths during such operations.

At present, there is no information about possible reviews, international reactions, or additional investigations. U.S. authorities have not reported any intention to release further materials related to the incident, including data on those killed and details of the operation.

The situation remains under the scrutiny of international observers, as the use of force in international waters and the deaths of people without presented evidence raise questions about compliance with international norms and procedures.

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