US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

President Donald Trump announced that US forces conducted a "lethal kinetic strike" on a suspected drug trafficking vessel, resulting in the deaths of three individuals onboard. This recent attack marks the third strike on alleged drug boats within weeks in the US Southern Command's area of responsibility, covering South America and the Caribbean. Trump confirmed the strike on Truth Social, stating it occurred in international waters and was based on intelligence indicating drug trafficking activities.