In a recent announcement, President Donald Trump revealed that a U.S. military operation targeting alleged drug traffickers in international waters has resulted in the deaths of six individuals described as ‘narcoterrorists.’ This latest strike brings the total number of fatalities in such operations to at least 27 since the first attack on September 2. The U.S. administration justifies these actions as necessary to combat the flow of illegal narcotics into the country, particularly from Venezuela. However, the legality of using lethal force in foreign or international waters without prior interception or questioning of suspects has been widely debated among legal experts. Trump emphasized that the targeted vessel was linked to illicit narcoterrorist networks and was traversing a known route used by designated terrorist organizations. The U.S. has also deployed warships and aircraft in the Caribbean near Venezuela, further escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro has responded by announcing military exercises, placing his country on high alert, and accusing the U.S. of attempting to overthrow his government. Trump has defended his anti-drug policy, claiming its effectiveness and suggesting the potential expansion of military operations to land routes. Video footage of the strikes, released by the U.S., depicts speedboats being engulfed in smoke and flames upon impact.