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U.S. Military Strike on Drug Boat Sparks Outrage

12/6/2025

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The U.S. military strike in September targeted a drug boat headed to Suriname, not the United States, contrary to the Trump administration's initial claim.
Admiral Frank Bradley told lawmakers that the boat was to rendezvous with a larger vessel for drug transfers.
The strike left 11 people dead, prompting legal and political concerns about the justification.
Lawmakers are demanding full video footage of the attack to increase transparency and accountability.

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The U.S. military strike in September targeted a drug boat headed to Suriname, not the United States, contrary to the Trump administration's initial claim.
Admiral Frank Bradley told lawmakers that the boat was to rendezvous with a larger vessel for drug transfers.
The strike left 11 people dead, prompting legal and political concerns about the justification.
Lawmakers are demanding full video footage of the attack to increase transparency and accountability.