The US military struck a vessel in the Caribbean, killing two people, and separately struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people. The US Southern Command described those killed as male narco-terrorists and claimed the vessels were operated by designated terrorist organizations, though it did not identify them. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Six male survivors were reported following the actions, and the US Southern Command notified the US Coast Guard for search and rescue. The US Coast Guard suspended its search for survivors of the June 16 strike with no signs of survivors, according to abcnews.com. No US military forces were harmed in either operation. Rights groups have condemned the strikes as extrajudicial killings. The Trump administration has said the operations target narco-terrorists. Since September 2025, the US military has conducted at least 66 boat strikes. According to canberratimes.com.au, at least 213 people have been killed in such strikes since September 2025. According to abcnews.com, more than 210 people have been killed in such strikes since September 2025. According to nytimes.com, 215 people have been killed in such strikes since September 2025.