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Trump officials defended a second strike on a drug boat, claiming it aimed to destroy the vessel and eliminate the threat, with legal backing from an internal memo that permits lethal force against vessels involved in drug trafficking, despite criticism and questions about the justification.
Sen. Tim Kaine expressed concern that a reported U.S. follow-on strike on a drug smuggling boat may constitute a war crime if the allegations are true, raising questions about legality and adherence to international laws, with lawmakers calling for investigations and potential war powers resolutions.
US forces conducted a strike in the Pacific Ocean against a vessel suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in two deaths, marking the eighth such operation since September and the first in the Caribbean, amidst rising tensions with Colombia and ongoing efforts to combat drug cartels.