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flag U.S. strikes a Venezuelan dock over drug trafficking, but officials don’t confirm it.

flag In the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, Trump announced a U.S. strike on a dock facility in Venezuela, claiming it was used to load drugs onto smuggling boats. flag This marked a shift toward land-based operations. flag He talked about a "major explosion," but he didn't confirm the strike's location, agency, or specifics. flag At least 107 people have died in 30 U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-carrying vessels in international waters since early September, according to the claim. flag The land strike was not officially announced by the military, and neither the Pentagon nor the White House confirmed it. flag Trump has indicated plans for additional land operations and has previously approved CIA covert operations in Venezuela. flag The United States has declared an armed conflict with drug cartels, increased its military presence, and seized oil tankers; Venezuela refutes these claims and accuses the United States of trying to overthrow its government. flag Trump intends to carry on until President Nicolás Maduro surrenders, according to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

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