The navy stated in a publish on X that the vessel was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”
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The U.S. navy on Monday (February 9, 2026) stated it launched a strike on a vessel within the jap Pacific, killing two folks and leaving one survivor.
President Donald Trump’s administration has touted its success in latest weeks at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels.
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The navy stated in a publish on X that the vessel was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”
Reuters couldn’t instantly confirm the data.
Ecuador’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Heart is coordinating the search and rescue operations, the U.S. Coast Guard stated in an announcement, including that it’s offering technical help.
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