U.S. Military Strikes in the Pacific Reveal Escalating Battle Against Narco-Terrorism

In an increasingly complex fight to protect American interests and uphold law and order, the U.S. Southern Command executed a precise kinetic strike against a narcotics-trafficking vessel in international waters of the Pacific Ocean on February 9. The attack, conducted under the orders of General Francis L. Donovan—who took command just weeks ago—resulted in two fatalities and left one crew member alive.This operation is not an isolated incident but part of an aggressive campaign to dismantle drug trafficking networks exploiting maritime routes near U.S. borders. Since August 2025, more than 40 similar strikes have targeted vessels moving illicit substances along...