On Saturday, the U.S. military executed a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, which was accused of smuggling drugs, resulting in the deaths of three men. This strike is part of a larger campaign against drug trafficking, with the total death toll now at 205 since the campaign began in early September. U.S. Southern Command reported that the vessel was engaged in narco-trafficking operations and operated by a designated terrorist organization, although no evidence was provided to substantiate this claim. The military released video footage showing the vessel being struck and engulfed in flames. This operation is part of a series of strikes that have taken place throughout the week, with previous attacks occurring on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Trump administration has declared an armed conflict against Latin American drug cartels, asserting that they are responsible for the influx of drugs into American communities. The strike was ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the leading U.S. commander in Latin America, underscoring the ongoing focus on combating drug trafficking in the region.