President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces destroyed a boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, resulting in six fatalities. Details remain limited, but officials cite this as part of ongoing U.S. efforts to address drug trafficking routes.

U.S. forces reportedly carried out several drone strikes on a boat off Venezuela, with the stated intent of killing any survivors. According to American officials, Special Operations Command oversaw the attacks and signaled that more could be forthcoming.