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Incident Date

15 November 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251115a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On November 15, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing three men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X on November 16th, a day after…

Summary

Published
28 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

10 November 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251110a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On November 10, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing four men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Caribbean Sea. On November 13th CBS News was the first to report on the strike, initially quoting a Pentagon…

Summary

Published
28 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

9 November 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251109a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On November 9, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing three men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced as one of two strikes on vessels in a statement published by @SecWar…

Summary

Published
25 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

9 November 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251109b

Location

Pacific Ocean
On November 9, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing three men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced as one of two strikes on vessels in a statement published by @SecWar…

Summary

Published
25 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

6 November 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251106a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On November 6, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing three men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Caribbean. @SecWar Pete Hegseth published a statement on Twitter/X on November 6th announcing the strike "today" on a vessel…

Summary

Published
25 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

4 November 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251104a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On November 4, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing two men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. @SecWar Pete Hegseth published a statement on Twitter/X on November 4th announcing the strike "today" on a…

Summary

Published
25 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

1 November 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251101a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On November 1, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing three men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Caribbean. @SecWar Pete Hegseth published a statement on Twitter/X on November 1st announcing the strike "today" on a vessel…

Summary

Published
25 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

29 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251029a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On October 29, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing four men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. @SecWar Pete Hegseth published a statement on Twitter/X on October 29th announcing the strike "earlier today" on…

Summary

Published
25 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

27 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251027a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On October 27, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on vessels allegedly affiliated with “a Designated Terrorist Organization,” reportedly killing eight men described as “narco-terrorists” in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced as one of three strikes on four vessels in a statement published by @SecWar…

Summary

Published
28 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

27 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251027b

Location

Pacific Ocean
On October 27, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “a Designated Terrorist Organization,” reportedly killing four men described as “narco-terrorists” in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced as one of three strikes on four vessels in a statement published by…

Summary

Published
28 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

27 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251027c

Location

Pacific Ocean
On October 27, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “a Designated Terrorist Organization,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced as one of three strikes on four vessels in a statement published by…

Summary

Published
28 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

23–24 October, 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251023a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On October 23 or 24th, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by Tren de Aragua, reportedly killing six men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Caribbean Sea. On October 24th, @SecWar Pete Hegseth published on Twitter/X a statement announcing the "overnight" strike on…

Summary

Published
18 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

22 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251022a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On October 22, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing three men described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. Late in the evening on October 22nd, @SecWar Pete Hegseth published on Twitter/X a statement announcing the…

Summary

Published
18 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

17 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251017a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On October 17, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with Ejército de Liberación Nacional, reportedly killing three men described as "narco-terrorists". While international and local news described the strikes as occurring in the Caribbean Sea, the location of the strike was described only as "in…

Summary

Published
18 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

16 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251016a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On October 16, 2025, the U.S. military carried out a strike on a semi-submersible vessel, referred to as a “a drug-carrying submarine,” in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people referred to by the United States as “narcoterrorists” and injuring two others, men also referred to as “narcoterrorists” who were returned to their home counties of…

Summary

Published
28 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

14 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251014a

Location

EEZ Venezuela, Caribbean Sea
During the morning of October 14th, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that American forces carried out a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel allegedly trafficking narcotics and linked to a Designated Terrorist Organisation involved in drug-trafficking. The post included a short video showing an explosion at sea and claimed that six…

Summary

Published
13 November 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

3 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251003a

Location

EEZ Venezuela, Caribbean Sea
During the morning of October 3rd, 2025, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, announced that a U.S. strike destroyed a drug-trafficking boat in international waters "just" off the coast of Venezuela, reportedly killing four men on board. In a post published on his X account (@SecWar) at 12:33 p.m. local time, Hegseth stated that…

Summary

Published
21 October 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

19 September 2025

Incident Code

USMAR250919a

Location

80 nautical miles south of Beata Island, EEZ Dominican Republic, Caribbean Sea
On September 19th, 2025, the United States carried out what United States President Donald Trump described as a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel in international waters. According to Trump’s official statement on Truth Social, the strike killed three male individuals on board, whom he referred to as “narco-terrorists” involved in trafficking illicit drugs toward…

Summary

Published
21 October 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

15 September 2025

Incident Code

USMAR250915a

Location

EEZ Venezuela, Caribbean Sea
During the morning of September 15th, 2025, the United States military carried out a second reported strike in the Caribbean Sea, striking a boat accused of transporting illegal narcotics from Venezuela. President Donald Trump confirmed the strike, announcing that three men were killed aboard the vessel. The incident allegedly occurred in international waters, although no…

Summary

Published
9 October 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

2 September 2025

Incident Code

USMAR250902a

Location

Between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean Sea
On September 2nd, 2025, U.S. President Trump announced that the U.S. military had killed at least 11 individuals in an operation on members of the Tren de Aragua cartel who were alleged to have been transporting drugs. The strike was conducted on a small boat in international waters between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with…

Summary

Published
30 September 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Boat)
Estimated fatalities
11
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

5 May 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250505a

Location

شارع الأربعين، منطقة سعوان، منطقة شعوب، صنعاء, Al-Arbaeen Street, Saawan area, Shu'ub District, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen
At least 14 people were reported injured by an alleged bombardment on Al-Arbaeen Street in the Sha’oub District of Yemen’s capital, Sana’a on 5 May, 2025. While most sources alleged US involvement, one source claimed the damage was due to a failed Houthi missile launched in an attempt to “intercept a US reconnaissance plane”. While…

Summary

Published
20 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Commerce, Vehicle (Car)
Civilians reported injured
14–16
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

29 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250429a

Location

صرف، بني حشيش, Sarf area, Bani Hushaish district, Sanaa, Yemen
A man and his son were injured by alleged US airstrikes on the Al-Daqiq/Al-Sabah Sardeef neighbourhood of Sanaa,Yemen on April 29, 2025. Multiple sources, including @mashhadyemeni and @alymennet, reported that the US carried out two airstrikes on the Bani Hashish district, east of Sanaa Governorate. Middle East Eye spoke with a survivor of the strikes,…

Summary

Published
16 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

28 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250428a

Location

السجن الاحتياطي، صعدة, Remand Detention Center, Sadaa, Sadaa, Yemen
68 civilians detained in Sadaa's Remand Detention Centre were killed and at least 47 injured by alleged US airstrikes on the morning of 28 April, 2025. The Centre primarily held migrants coming from African countries and was believed to be holding 115 people at the time of the strike. Yemen is a frequent route for…

Summary

Published
16 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Legal (Prison)
Civilians reported killed
68
Civilians reported injured
47–65
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

27 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250427a

Location

منطقة ثقبان بمديرية بني الحارث, Thaqban area, Bani al-Harith District, Sanaa, Yemen
At around 8pm on 27th April 2025, at least 11 civilians, including eight children and two women, were killed and four others, including three children, were injured by alleged US airstrikes on four homes in the Thaqban area in Bani al-Harith District of Sanaa, Yemen. @TvAlmasirah provided an initial toll of eight citizens killed, including…

Summary

Published
16 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Truck), Residential (House)
Civilians reported killed
11–13
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

20 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250420a

Location

سوق في حي فروة، مديرية شعوب، صنعاء, Market in Furwa neighbourhood, Shu'ub District, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen
At least thirteen civilians were killed and between 30 and 34 others injured when an airstrike or air defense missile hit the Furwa neighbourhood market during the evening of 20 April, 2025. Sources diverged on whether the US or Houthis were responsible. Ibrahim Khalil Muhammad was killed, as was Ramzi Zakaria Fahim al-Badawi, Essam al-Arabi,…

Summary

Published
15 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Commerce (Market), Vehicle (Car, Truck, Motorcycle)
Civilians reported killed
13–14
Civilians reported injured
30–34
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

19 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250419a

Location

حي النهضة السكني، صَنْعَاء, Al-Nahda neighbourhood, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen
Two civilians were killed and two others were injured by alleged US airstrike on the Al-Nahda neighborhood in the Al-Thawra district of Sana'a, Yemen on April 19, 2025. The strike also reportedly killed three Houthi leaders. A Facebook post from "Palestine and Yemen News" reported "Two martyrs and two wounded" by US "aggression" on the…

Summary

Published
2 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

19 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250419c

Location

مقبرة ماجل الدمة، حي الصافية، صَنْعَاء‎, Majel Ad-Damna Cemetery, Al-Safiyah District, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen
Two civilians, a young man and his daughter, were injured when alleged US airstrikes struck the Majel Ad-Damna cemetery in the Al-Safiyah neighborhood of Sana'a, Yemen the evening of April 19, 2025. A Houthi leader was also reportedly killed in the strike. @TvAlmasirah reported that one person was wounded by a US strike on the…

Summary

Published
16 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Car), Cultural Site
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

17 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250417a

Location

ميناء رأس عيسى، الحديدة, Ras Isa Port, Al-Hodeida, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
At around 9:30 PM on April 17th, 2025, declared US airstrikes hit the Ras Isa Port in Al Hodeida, Yemen. These airstrikes were the first in a reported series of strikes that continued into the early morning of the 18th, reportedly killing at least 84 civilians and injuring another 150. The majority of those killed…

Summary

Published
15 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Resources (Oil Facility), Transportation (Port), Vehicle (Truck)
Civilians reported killed
84–90
Civilians reported injured
150–171
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

16 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250416a

Location

حي النهضة، مديرية الثورة، صنعاء, Al-Nahda neighbourhood, Al-Thawra district, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen
A man was killed by an alleged US airstrike on the Al-Nahda neighbourhood in the Al-Thawra district of Sanaa,Yemen on 16 April, 2025. Online commenters stated that the man was a civilian. On a Facebook post by Sanaa Rohi, comments attested to his lack of involvement in militancy, reporting that the deceased was a building…

Summary

Published
16 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

13 April 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250413a

Location

بجوار مصنع الصواري للسيراميك، متنة، منطقة بني مطر, Al-Sawari Ceramics Factory, Matnah, Bani Matar District, Sanaa, Yemen
At least three civilians were killed and between 10 and 29 others were injured by alleged US airstrikes on a factory in the Matna area in Bani Matar, Sanaa, Yemen on April 13th, 2025. Initial reporting from the Yemeni Ministry of Health, quoted by @TvAlmasirah and Al Moaeed Abd al Bari, stated that two people…

Summary

Published
2 May 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Warehouse, Healthcare (Ambulance)
Civilians reported killed
3–7
Civilians reported injured
10–29
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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