Trump Administration Announces Lethal Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific
On December 22, 2025, the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operating in international waters of the Eastern Pacific. The vessel was engaged in narco-trafficking operations along known drug routes and was operated by designated terrorist organizations.
The strike resulted in the death of one male narco-terrorist, with no U.S. forces harmed. The operation was directed by War Secretary Pete Hegseth and executed by Joint Task Force Southern Spear, as reported by SOUTHCOM's official X post.
President Trump stated that the U.S. will begin conducting strikes on land, noting that past attacks on boats have saved an estimated 25,000 lives and that targeting land-based operations is "much easier."
The article also mentions a discrepancy, citing "8 narco-terrorists killed" in recent Eastern Pacific strikes, conflicting with the one-kill figure reported in this specific incident.
This strike is part of the ongoing U.S. policy of conducting deadly attacks against vessels involved in drug trafficking operations.
The report was published by Fox News Digital, authored by Alex Nitzberg, on December 23, 2025.
