Group 1 - A collision occurred on February 11 between the USS Truxton, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, and the USNS Supply, a supply-class fast combat support ship, during a replenishment at sea, resulting in two minor injuries [1] - The incident is under investigation, and the exact location of the collision has not been disclosed; both vessels reported they could continue to operate safely [1] - The USS Truxton had departed from Norfolk, Virginia, on February 6 for a scheduled deployment, while the USNS Supply was previously operating in the Caribbean Sea [1] Group 2 - The Southern Command area, where the collision occurred, includes parts of the Caribbean Sea, South Atlantic, and South Pacific [1] - Recent US military operations in the Caribbean have been intensified under President Trump's orders to combat drug trafficking, with 12 naval vessels currently deployed in the Southern Command area, including the USS Ford aircraft carrier and its strike group [1] - Historically, collisions involving naval vessels are rare but can have fatal consequences; previous incidents in 2017 resulted in the deaths of 17 sailors due to operational errors and command failures [2]
2人受伤!美国两艘军舰相撞
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-12 13:24