U.S. strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific and kills all 4 aboard, Hegseth says
A U.S. military strike destroyed another suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing four people, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The strike took place Wednesday under the direction of President Trump and targeted a vessel identified by U.S.
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2 developments- Oct 28, 2025Pete Hegseth says 14 people were killed in new strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Pacific Ocean
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US strikes another alleged drug boat in Pacific and kills all 4 aboard, Hegseth says
Pete Hegseth says 14 people were killed in new strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Pacific Ocean
Hegseth says U.S. carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. carried out three strikes on alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14
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