U.S. Military in Latin America and the Caribbean

In September 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a campaign of military strikes on supposed “narco-terrorists” in small boats, initially in the Caribbean Sea and later in the Pacific. Accusing those on the boats of smuggling drugs bound for the United States, the campaign marked a significant shift in U.S. policy – with the United Nations claiming the attacks violate international law.

Airwars is tracking all publicly declared actions by the U.S. and presenting an interactive total of these incidents. Each incident will then be independently researched by Airwars’ civilian casualty assessment team. When declared strikes have been fully researched, these incidents will appear on the page below. Our full methodology note can be read online here.

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Last Updated: 22 June 2026

Incident Date

21 June 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260621a

Location

Caribbean, Caribbean, Caribbean Sea
On June 21, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists.” Six other people described as “narco-terrorists” survived the strike but were not reported as found during search and rescue operations. The strike…

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26 June 2026
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Incident Date

18 June 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260618a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On June 18, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on June 18th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
24 June 2026
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Incident Date

16 June 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260616a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On June 16, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing one man described as a “narco-terrorist.” Two other people described as “narco-terrorists” survived the strike but were not reported as found during search and rescue operations.…

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Published
24 June 2026
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Incident Date

3 June 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260603a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On June 3, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on June 3rd. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
24 June 2026
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Incident Date

30 May 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260530a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On May 30, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on May 30th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
24 June 2026
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Incident Date

29 May 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260529a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On May 29, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on May 29th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
24 June 2026
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Incident Date

27 May 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260527a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On May 27, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on May 27th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
24 June 2026
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Incident Date

26 May 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260526a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On May 26, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing one man described as a “narco-terrorist.” Two other people described as “narco-terrorists” survived the strike but were not reported as found during search and rescue operations.…

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Published
23 June 2026
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Incident Date

8 May 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260508a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On May 8, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists.” One other person described as a “narco-terrorist” survived the strike but were not reported as found during search and rescue operations. The…

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Published
23 June 2026
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Incident Date

5 May 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260505a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On May 5, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on May 5th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
23 June 2026
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Incident Date

4 May 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260504a

Location

Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea
On May 4, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Caribbean Sea. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on May 4th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
23 June 2026
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Incident Date

26 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260426a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On April 26, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on April 26th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
30 April 2026
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Incident Date

24 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260424a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On April 24, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on April 24th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
1 May 2026
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Incident Date

19 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260419a

Location

Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea
On April 19, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Caribbean. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on April 19th. The statement detailed that “at the direction…

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Published
30 April 2026
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Incident Date

15 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260415a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On April 15, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on April 15th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
30 April 2026
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Incident Date

14 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260414a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On April 14, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing four men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on April 14th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
30 April 2026
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Incident Date

13 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260413a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On April 13, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on April 13th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
30 April 2026
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Incident Date

11 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260411a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On April 11, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists.” One other person described as a “narco-terrorist” survived the strike. The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press…

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Published
30 April 2026
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Incident Date

11 April 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260411b

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On April 11, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists.” The strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command in a press release on April 12th. The statement detailed that “at the…

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Published
30 April 2026
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Incident Date

26 March 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260326a

Location

Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
Up to 22 fishermen on the 35-ton ‘Don Maca’ vessel lost contact with port at 5:00 p.m. on 26 March, 2026 after an alleged U.S. drone strike; they were found alive on 2 April. Reports concerning the exact number of fishermen on the boat have not been definitive - most have reported that 20 men…

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Published
26 March 2026
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Incident Date

25 March 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260325a

Location

Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea
On March 25, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing four men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Caribbean Sea. This strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X and in an official press release on March 25th. The…

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Published
26 April 2026
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Incident Date

19 March 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260319a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On March 19, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations.” Three people described as “narco-terrorists” survived the strike and according to local sources, two people were ultimately killed and one was rescued with severe injuries. The strike was…

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Published
26 April 2026
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Incident Date

8 March 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260308a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On March 8, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing six men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X on March 8th. The statement detailed that “at the direction…

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Published
26 April 2026
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Incident Date

23 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260223a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On February 23, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Caribbean Sea. This strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X on February 23rd. The statement detailed that "at the direction…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

20 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260220a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On February 20, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X on February 20th. The statement detailed that "at the direction…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

16 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260216c

Location

Caribbean Sea
On February 16, 2026, 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 the Caribbean Sea. This strike was announced as one of three strikes on vessels in a statement published by @Southcom on Twitter/X on…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

16 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260216a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On February 16, 2026, 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 the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced as one of three strikes on vessels in a statement published by @Southcom on Twitter/X on…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

16 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260216b

Location

Pacific Ocean
On February 16, 2026, 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 the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced as one of three strikes on vessels in a statement published by @Southcom on Twitter/X on…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

13 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260213a

Location

Approximately 5 miles off Bequia, between Bequia and Canouan, Caribbean Sea
On February 13, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three people described as “narco-terrorists” in the Caribbean Sea. According to local sources, the attack took place between the coasts of the Grenadines islands of Bequia and Canouan. This strike…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

9 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260209a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On February 9, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two people described as “narco-terrorists”. One other person described as a “narco-terrorist” survived the strike. However, there was no further information found about the rescue operation.…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

5 February 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260205a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On February 5, 2026, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two people described as “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X on February 5th. The statement detailed that "at the direction…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

23 January 2026

Incident Code

USMAR260123a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On January 23, 2026, the United States military carried out a kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two people described as “narco-terrorists”. One other person described as a “narco-terrorist” survived the strike but was not rescued during U.S. Coast Guard searches. The strike…

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Published
26 February 2026
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Incident Date

31 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251231a

Location

Eastern Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On December 31, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three men described as “narco-terrorists”. The statement did not initially mention a location nor specify that the strike occurred in international waters. However, the statement was updated at an unknown…

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Published
21 January 2026
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Incident Date

31 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251231b

Location

Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
Eastern Pacific
On December 31, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two men described as “narco-terrorists”. The statement did not initially mention a location nor specify that the strike occurred in international waters. However, the statement was updated at an unknown…

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Published
21 January 2026
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Incident Date

30 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251230a

Location

about 400 NM southwest of the Mexico-Guatemala border, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean
On December 30, 2025, the United States military carried out kinetic strikes on three vessels in international waters allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing three people described as “narco-terrorists” while eight other people described as "narco-terrorists" abandoned their vessels but were not rescued during U.S. Coast Guard searches. U.S. Southern Command did not…

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Published
21 January 2026
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Incident Date

29 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251229a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 29, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing two 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 December 29th. The statement detailed that…

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Published
21 January 2026
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Incident Date

22 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251222a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 22, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a "low-profile vessel" allegedly affiliated with “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” reportedly killing one man described as a “narco-terrorist” in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. This strike was announced by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X on December 22nd. The statement…

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Published
21 January 2026
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Incident Date

18 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251218a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 18, 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 @Southcom…

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Published
23 December 2025
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Incident Date

18 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251218b

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 18, 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. This strike was announced as one of two strikes on vessels in a statement published by @Southcom…

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Published
23 December 2025
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Incident Date

17 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251217a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 17, 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 by U.S. Southern Command @Southcom on Twitter/X on December 17th. The statement detailed…

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Published
23 December 2025
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Incident Date

15 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251215a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 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 as one of three strikes on vessels in a statement published by @Southcom…

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Published
23 December 2025
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Incident Date

15 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251215b

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 15, 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. This strike was announced as one of three strikes on vessels in a statement published by @Southcom…

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Published
23 December 2025
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Incident Date

15 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251215c

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 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 as one of three strikes on vessels in a statement published by @Southcom…

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Published
23 December 2025
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Incident Date

4 December 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251204a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On December 4, 2025, the United States military, specifically Joint Task Force Southern Spear, 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 by @Southcom on Twitter/X on December 4th…

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Published
23 December 2025
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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…

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Published
28 November 2025
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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…

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Published
28 November 2025
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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…

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Published
25 November 2025
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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…

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Published
25 November 2025
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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. Videos and witness testimony point to the strike having occurred off the coast of Puerto López in Guajira…

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Published
25 November 2025
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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…

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Published
25 November 2025
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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…

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Published
25 November 2025
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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…

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Published
25 November 2025
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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 three lethal kinetic strikes on four vessels allegedly affiliated with “a Designated Terrorist Organization,” reportedly killing at least 14 men described as “narco-terrorists” in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. The strikes were announced in a statement published by @SecWar Pete Hegseth on Twitter/X on…

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Published
28 November 2025
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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…

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Published
18 November 2025
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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…

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Published
18 November 2025
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Incident Date

21 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251021a

Location

Pacific Ocean
On October 21, 2025, the United States military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel allegedly affiliated with "a Designated Terrorist Organization," reportedly killing two people described as "narco-terrorists" in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. According to CBS News and the New York Times, a defense official confirmed to them that the…

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Published
18 November 2025
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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…

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Published
18 November 2025
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Incident Date

16 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251016a

Location

Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea, 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…

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Published
28 November 2025
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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…

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Published
13 November 2025
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Incident Date

4 October 2025

Incident Code

USMAR251004a

Location

Caribbean Sea
On October 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly claimed that the U.S. Navy had blown up another "cartel terrorist" boat the previous night in the Caribbean Sea - which would mean the strike occurred on October 4, 2025. The statement came during Trump's speech celebrating the US Navy's 250th anniversary at Naval Station Norfolk…

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Published
21 October 2025
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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…

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Published
21 October 2025
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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
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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…

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Published
9 October 2025
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Incident Date

2 September 2025

Incident Code

USMAR250902a

Location

Caribbean Sea, 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…

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Published
30 September 2025
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