US Military Increases Death Toll from Boat Strike Attacks, Exceeding Initial Count by Eight
The US military has updated the death toll from recent boat strike attacks to 123 people, exceeding its initial count by eight. According to Col. Emanuel Ortiz, Southern Command's chief of public affairs, the December 30 attack on three vessels resulted in the deaths of 11 civilians, surpassing the previous reported total.
In an interview with The Intercept, Ortiz explained that eight narco-terrorists from two nearby boats jumped into the Pacific Ocean and were subsequently killed. He also provided an updated tally of strikes, casualties, and vessels targeted since September 2.
The US military has carried out a series of operations targeting alleged drug smuggling boats in the region. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 100 narco-terrorists, according to Ortiz.
Critics of the US actions argue that these strikes are illegal extrajudicial killings and amount to a form of targeted killing. William Baumgartner, a retired US Coast Guard rear admiral and former chief counsel, described the destruction of boats carrying people who had jumped into the ocean as "essentially the same as putting a gun to their head."
The Intercept has been reporting on the US military's actions in the region and highlighting concerns about the legality and morality of these strikes. As the situation continues to unfold, The Intercept will provide updates and analysis.
This report highlights the need for transparency and accountability from those in power when it comes to military operations that result in civilian casualties. It also underscores the importance of a free press in holding governments and institutions accountable for their actions.
The US military has updated the death toll from recent boat strike attacks to 123 people, exceeding its initial count by eight. According to Col. Emanuel Ortiz, Southern Command's chief of public affairs, the December 30 attack on three vessels resulted in the deaths of 11 civilians, surpassing the previous reported total.
In an interview with The Intercept, Ortiz explained that eight narco-terrorists from two nearby boats jumped into the Pacific Ocean and were subsequently killed. He also provided an updated tally of strikes, casualties, and vessels targeted since September 2.
The US military has carried out a series of operations targeting alleged drug smuggling boats in the region. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 100 narco-terrorists, according to Ortiz.
Critics of the US actions argue that these strikes are illegal extrajudicial killings and amount to a form of targeted killing. William Baumgartner, a retired US Coast Guard rear admiral and former chief counsel, described the destruction of boats carrying people who had jumped into the ocean as "essentially the same as putting a gun to their head."
The Intercept has been reporting on the US military's actions in the region and highlighting concerns about the legality and morality of these strikes. As the situation continues to unfold, The Intercept will provide updates and analysis.
This report highlights the need for transparency and accountability from those in power when it comes to military operations that result in civilian casualties. It also underscores the importance of a free press in holding governments and institutions accountable for their actions.
like what even is goin on in that part of the world? 123 people, that's crazy! 
. I'm all for keepin it real with the smugglin boat ops, but can't we get a lil more info on how these operations go down? Like what's the protocol when you catch someone in the act? 
And omg the part where that retired admiral is like "puttin a gun to their head" 
. I need some answers, fam 
my mind is blown by this news, like, how can ppl just jump into the ocean & expect no consequences? 
. the fact that 8 ppl are dead & only 3 were civilians is still super messed up 
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. it's like, we need to know what's going on in that region before we can start talking about "narco-terrorists" 
. and btw, if ppl are gonna jump into the ocean, shouldn't they at least have a chance to swim ashore? 
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. we need 2 hear from independent journalists & experts who can break it down for us 
just gotta make sure we're doing everything by the book, you know? transparency and accountability are key here 
120 people dead is still way too many innocent lives lost. Can't believe the US Military can just sweep this under the rug? 
They need to come clean about what's really going on out there. Transparency is key, especially when it comes to military ops that affect civilians. 
It's time for some real answers and not just spin control...
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