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US Launches Airstrikes on Submarine in Caribbean, Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out another military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea this week, killing multiple people and escalating tensions with neighboring Venezuela. The attack, which occurred amid reports of survivors, was described by Trump as targeting a "drug-carrying submarine" built for transporting large amounts of illicit drugs.
Trump's comments came during an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, where he faced media inquiries about the attack. While details of the strike remain scarce, including what kind of vessel it was and its intended target, Trump claimed that the operation aimed to disrupt narco-terrorist groups.
The US government has stated that these operations are necessary to combat drug trafficking from Venezuela. However, experts have raised concerns that such actions could violate international law, as they involve targeting individuals who are not considered combatants in a military conflict.
Five other strikes have been confirmed by the Trump administration since September 2, resulting in at least 28 reported deaths. The US government has provided little evidence about those killed or injured, sparking fears about accountability and human rights abuses.
Venezuela has condemned the strikes, appealing to the UN Security Council for them to be declared illegal. Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has expressed concerns that some of his citizens may have been among the victims.
Critics have also questioned the Trump administration's motives behind these actions, suggesting they could be used as a pretext for military intervention in Venezuela. Both the US and Venezuela have bolstered their military presence near the Caribbean, fueling tensions between the two nations.
Trump's authorization of covert operations by the CIA in Venezuela has raised concerns about the escalating conflict in the region.
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out another military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea this week, killing multiple people and escalating tensions with neighboring Venezuela. The attack, which occurred amid reports of survivors, was described by Trump as targeting a "drug-carrying submarine" built for transporting large amounts of illicit drugs.
Trump's comments came during an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, where he faced media inquiries about the attack. While details of the strike remain scarce, including what kind of vessel it was and its intended target, Trump claimed that the operation aimed to disrupt narco-terrorist groups.
The US government has stated that these operations are necessary to combat drug trafficking from Venezuela. However, experts have raised concerns that such actions could violate international law, as they involve targeting individuals who are not considered combatants in a military conflict.
Five other strikes have been confirmed by the Trump administration since September 2, resulting in at least 28 reported deaths. The US government has provided little evidence about those killed or injured, sparking fears about accountability and human rights abuses.
Venezuela has condemned the strikes, appealing to the UN Security Council for them to be declared illegal. Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has expressed concerns that some of his citizens may have been among the victims.
Critics have also questioned the Trump administration's motives behind these actions, suggesting they could be used as a pretext for military intervention in Venezuela. Both the US and Venezuela have bolstered their military presence near the Caribbean, fueling tensions between the two nations.
Trump's authorization of covert operations by the CIA in Venezuela has raised concerns about the escalating conflict in the region.