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flag U.S. forces killed 14 suspected drug traffickers in Pacific strikes off Colombia, with one survivor.

flag The U.S. military conducted three strikes on four vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean off Colombia, killing 14 individuals suspected of drug trafficking, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. flag One person survived. flag The operation, part of an intensified campaign against transnational drug networks, targeted boats believed to be involved in smuggling narcotics, primarily cocaine, though specific details on locations, vessel origins, or drug types were not released. flag The strikes were carried out in international waters and coordinated with Colombian authorities. flag The Pentagon stated the actions were in self-defense and consistent with rules of engagement, emphasizing the threat posed by drug trafficking to regional security. flag No U.S. personnel were injured.

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