U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: May 31, 2026, 3:14 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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