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U.S. Military Strike Kills Drug Smugglers Amid Controversy

11/3/2025

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The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on October 24, 2025, in the Caribbean Sea, killing three alleged drug smugglers.
It marked the 15th operation since September 2, 2025.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the vessel smuggled narcotics and that the strikes have killed 64 in total.
Senate Democrats criticized the administration for lacking legal justification and requested information from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Story summary

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on October 24, 2025, in the Caribbean Sea, killing three alleged drug smugglers.
It marked the 15th operation since September 2, 2025.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the vessel smuggled narcotics and that the strikes have killed 64 in total.
Senate Democrats criticized the administration for lacking legal justification and requested information from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.