The United States reported the destruction of a boat with suspected drug smugglers

The US armed forces destroyed a boat that, according to American intelligence, was allegedly used to transport drugs in the Pacific Ocean. This was announced on October 29 by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the social network X.

According to him, the operation took place in the eastern Pacific Ocean. As a result of the strike, four members of the ship's crew were eliminated, and the strike was carried out in order to curb illegal activities.

The minister noted that the operation was part of broader U.S. measures to combat international drug trafficking.

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Earlier, on October 27, CNN reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump held seven closed briefings for Congress on military strikes against suspected drug ships. However, according to media reports, some lawmakers expressed doubts about the reliability of the intelligence provided and demanded additional clarifications.

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