‘Violent and fatal attacks’: Democratic senator presses Trump, alleges civilian deaths in US strikes on drug boats
The US military, in its airstrikes on alleged drug boats, has killed around 221 people so far while destroying 67 vessels. The campaign, which began in September 2025, is called 'Operation Southern Spear'.
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine has written to the White House, alleging that U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have resulted in civilian deaths, according to CNN. The senator, who reviewed classified information, claims that the strikes have killed around 221 people and destroyed 67 vessels, but have not affected the flow of drugs into the United States.
Kaine called on President Donald Trump to examine the situation and halt the operation, which he claims has been "violent and fatal" and exceeded legal provisions. The U.S. military campaign, known as "Operation Southern Spear," began in September 2025. The White House defended the strikes, stating that they targeted designated narcoterrorists bringing deadly substances to the country.
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