On Wednesday, the U.S. military targeted a boat accused of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two men. This strike is part of an ongoing campaign against alleged narcoterrorists, with over 207 fatalities reported since the initiative began in early September. U.S. Southern Command stated the attack was aimed at disrupting known smuggling routes, although no evidence was provided to confirm that the vessel was carrying drugs. President Donald Trump has framed these operations as necessary to combat the flow of narcotics into the U.S., which he claims contributes to rising overdose deaths. However, critics argue that the strikes are ineffective, particularly since fentanyl is primarily trafficked overland from Mexico. Legal experts have expressed concerns about the legality of the strikes, especially after a follow-up attack killed two survivors from an earlier strike. The Pentagon's inspector general plans to evaluate the military's targeting framework, although this review will not assess the legality of the strikes themselves.