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U.S. Southern Command Strikes Vessel in Caribbean Sea

Two male individuals aboard the vessel were killed. No U.S. military forces were harmed.

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May 05, 2026
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CARIBBEAN SEA — On May 4, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a strike on a vessel linked to groups the U.S. has designated as terrorist organizations involved in drug trafficking.

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The strike was carried out at the direction of U.S. Southern Command commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.

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