Boat strike on Wednesday, Dec. 17
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A team from Joint Task Force Southern Spear successfully executed a strike on a narco-terrorist vessel navigating a notorious drug trafficking corridor in the Pacific. The operation resulted in the deaths of four militants, with no casualties reported among U.S. forces, as confirmed by a Wednesday night update from the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) shared on social media.

This decisive action involved a lethal kinetic strike targeting a vessel operated by a recognized terrorist organization. The engagement took place in international waters within the Eastern Pacific, an area frequently used for drug smuggling activities.

The Department of War reported that the strike led to the elimination of four male narco-terrorists, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in these perilous regions.

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Significantly, no injuries were sustained by U.S. military personnel during the operation, showcasing the precision and effectiveness of the task force’s tactics in high-stakes situations.

The operation was initiated at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after intelligence verified the vessel’s mission.

Boat strike on Wednesday, Dec. 17

SOUTHCOM said it carried out a lethal kinetic strike that killed four male narco-terrorists in the Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Southern Command via X)

Joint Task Force Southern Spear was established to help unify Navy, Coast Guard, intelligence and special operations assets to rapidly strike time-sensitive targets at sea.

Fox News confirmed that 98 casualties have resulted from these strikes since they began Sept. 2.

The Pentagon has not released the identities of the four narco-terrorists killed or the specific terrorist organization involved.

The Department of War did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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