Key Highlights
- Strike occurred on February 23, 2026, targeting a boat engaged in narco-trafficking.
- At least 151 people have died in U. S. military strikes against drug traffickers since September 2025.
- U. S. Southern Command stated the targeted vessel was on known smuggling routes.
- No U. S. forces were harmed during the operation.
- Over 40 strikes have been conducted in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific regions.
