Trump's Military Kills 3 in Pacific Strike Against Narco-Terrorists
The US military killed three individuals on February 20, 2026, during a lethal strike against a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean.Francis L. Donovan of the US Southern Command directed the operation as the total death toll from the maritime campaign reached 150 since September 2025.These operations continue under the administration of Donald Trump following the January arrest of Nicolás Maduro and the interim leadership of Delcy Rodríguez.The military faces significant legal scrutiny and a wrongful death lawsuit from victims' families as the USA maintains an oil blockade against
Venezuela.