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U.S. Military Operation Claims Lives of Narco-Terrorists in Pacific

2/10/2026

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The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) conducted a military operation on February 5, targeting a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
The operation, ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, resulted in the deaths of two individuals identified as "narco-terrorists."
A survivor was located after the strike, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to initiate a search.
This incident is the second drug boat operation reported in 2023, contributing to a total of 37 strikes since September, which have resulted in at least 127 fatalities among alleged narco-terrorists.

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Story summary

The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) conducted a military operation on February 5, targeting a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
The operation, ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, resulted in the deaths of two individuals identified as "narco-terrorists."
A survivor was located after the strike, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to initiate a search.
This incident is the second drug boat operation reported in 2023, contributing to a total of 37 strikes since September, which have resulted in at least 127 fatalities among alleged narco-terrorists.