"On September 2, 2025, the US military struck a boat in the Caribbean during Operation Southern Spear, a major campaign that the administration of President Donald Trump claims is aimed at dismantling drug-trafficking networks. The first strike destroyed the vessel and killed nine people. Two survivors were left clinging to the debris. According to The Washington Post, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a verbal instruction, which its reporting described as an order to kill everybody."
"The strikes have drawn criticism not just from Democrats but from several Republicans in Congress, who have pledged to lead investigations into what happened. The Republican-led Senate Armed Services Committee announced on Friday that it planned to ensure oversight on the strikes. The Committee is aware of recent news reports and the Department of Defense's initial response regarding alleged follow-on strikes on suspected narcotics vessels in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility, the committee's chairs, Republican Senator Roger Wicker and Democratic Senator Jack Reed,"
On September 2, 2025, US forces struck a boat in the Caribbean during Operation Southern Spear, a campaign aimed at dismantling drug-trafficking networks. The first strike destroyed the vessel and killed nine people, leaving two survivors clinging to debris. According to reporting, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a verbal instruction described as an order to kill everybody; Admiral Frank Bradley then ordered a second strike that killed the two survivors. Experts labeled the follow-on attack a double-tap strike and illegal. The strikes prompted bipartisan criticism and the Senate Armed Services Committee has opened inquiries and pledged vigorous oversight.
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