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US Shifts Strategy in Deadly Boat Strike Campaign, Targets New Vessels in International Waters
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In Short: The U.S. has expanded its campaign against alleged 'narco-terrorists' operating boats in international waters, bringing the death toll to at least 230.
The U.S. has intensified its campaign against alleged 'narco-terrorists' operating boats in international waters, bringing the death toll to at least 230 in 69 strikes. This shift comes after a series of strikes on boats over the year, targeting individuals accused of being 'narco-terrorists' without providing evidence.
According to reports, the public acknowledgment of this shift in U.S. strategy comes a year after Washington began the campaign, which is now characterized by interdictions in Latin American waters that are different from the initial strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in September 2025.
President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously warned in August 2026 that Russia was deliberately targeting supermarket warehouses, distribution centers, and stores, even during the day when stores are crowded with civilians.
China has warned the U.S. that it could retaliate if Washington expands its sanctions campaign against Iran to target Chinese companies, potentially opening a new front in tensions between the world's two largest economies, though it has not targeted major Chinese banks suspected of facilitating Iranian oil trade.
What's confirmed
- The U.S. has intensified its campaign against alleged 'narco-terrorists' operating boats in international waters, bringing the death toll to at least 230 in 69 strikes. This shift comes after a series of strikes on boats over the year, targeting individuals accused of being 'narco-terrorists' without providing evidence.
- According to reports, the public acknowledgment of this shift in U.S. strategy comes a year after Washington began the campaign, which is now characterized by interdictions in Latin American waters that are different from the initial strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in September 2025.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously warned in August 2026 that Russia was deliberately targeting supermarket warehouses, distribution centers, and stores, even during the day when stores are crowded with civilians.
- China has warned the U.S. that it could retaliate if Washington expands its sanctions campaign against Iran to target Chinese companies, potentially opening a new front in tensions between the world's two largest economies, though it has not targeted major Chinese banks suspected of facilitating Iranian oil trade.
What's still developing
- He said the decision is “a strike-by-strike or operation-by-operation determination” that depends on the threat and location of the boat.
- That brought the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 230 in 69 strikes.
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- But he said Beijing would defend its economic interests if Chinese entities were targeted.