US Military Strike Kills Three on Alleged Drug-Smuggling Boat in Caribbean

The US military conducted a strike on February 23 targeting an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people, according to the US Southern Command. The operation is part of a campaign begun in September 2025 against vessels on known narcotics trafficking routes, with a total death toll of around 150. While the US government describes the targets as "narco-terrorists," critics and international experts question the legality and evidence of these strikes, raising concerns about potential extrajudicial killings and violations of international law.