The U.S. military carried out another strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean on Thursday, with reports from a U.S. official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, indicating for the first time that some crew members survived.
The details of the incident remain limited, and it is unclear whether the U.S. military provided aid to the survivors or if they are now in U.S. custody.
Prior strikes against suspected drug boats off Venezuela have killed at least 27 people, with no prior instances of survivors reported. These operations have raised concerns among legal experts and some Democratic lawmakers about compliance with international laws of war.
The Trump administration maintains that its actions are justified as part of an ongoing fight against narcoterrorist groups operating from Venezuela.
The strike comes as the U.S. has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying guided
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