The Department of War launched its first strike of 2026 on a suspected drug-carrying boat Friday evening.
U.S. Southern Command announced that the strike targeted a vessel operated by members of Designated Terrorist Organizations. Friday’s mission also marks the first strike since the Trump administration ousted former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro from power.
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