
The message from the Southern Command states that "the Joint Task Force 'Southern Spear' carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel belonging to terrorist organizations," as indicated in the command's statement published on the social network X.
This attack in international waters marks the fourth operation by the USA since the beginning of the year. Since November 2025, the United States has been actively conducting Operation "Southern Spear," aimed at combating drug cartels.