突发！美军发动致命打击

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, identified as a drug trafficking ship linked to a terrorist organization, resulting in the death of four individuals [1][3]. Summary by Sections Military Action - On February 17, the U.S. Southern Command announced a military strike on a ship in international waters, which was deemed to be associated with a terrorist organization and engaged in drug trafficking along a known route [1][3]. - The operation was executed under the directive of the U.S. Secretary of Defense, part of a broader military initiative named "Operation Southern Strike" aimed at combating drug-related terrorism in the region [1][3]. Regional Response - The military action has sparked strong opposition from Venezuela and several Latin American countries, with the Venezuelan government accusing the U.S. of attempting to instigate regime change through military threats and expanding its military presence in Latin America [1][3]. - Reports from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration indicate that Venezuela is not a primary source of drugs entering the U.S., contradicting the justification for the military operations [1][3].