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US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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A US military strike on a vessel has resulted in the deaths of two people. The individuals targeted were accused of drug trafficking.

The strike occurred in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is the first such attack to be announced in about two months.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the strike and the US military's involvement.

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Category: News · Published: August 24, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

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