US Military Admits to Killing Eleven More Civilians in Boat Strike, Bringing Total Death Toll to 123.
In a shocking update, the US military has confirmed that it killed 11 more civilians in a boat strike on December 30, bringing the total death toll to 123. The new figure was revealed exclusively to The Intercept by Col. Emanuel Ortiz, Southern Command's chief of public affairs.
The incident, which involved three boats, is one of the largest single-day death tolls since the US military began targeting alleged drug smuggling vessels in September. The US military has been using drones and naval vessels to target suspected narco-terrorists in the region.
According to Ortiz, eight crew members from two nearby boats jumped into the ocean after their vessels were struck by US forces, but were later presumed dead. The US military had initially reported only three fatalities in the initial attack, sparking concerns about the accuracy of its reporting.
The updated death toll is a significant increase on previous estimates and has raised questions about the effectiveness and legality of the US military's campaign against narco-terrorists in the region. Experts have warned that the strikes may be violating international law and could potentially lead to further instability in the area.
As the situation continues to unfold, The Intercept will provide ongoing coverage of this developing story and its implications for global security and human rights.
In a shocking update, the US military has confirmed that it killed 11 more civilians in a boat strike on December 30, bringing the total death toll to 123. The new figure was revealed exclusively to The Intercept by Col. Emanuel Ortiz, Southern Command's chief of public affairs.
The incident, which involved three boats, is one of the largest single-day death tolls since the US military began targeting alleged drug smuggling vessels in September. The US military has been using drones and naval vessels to target suspected narco-terrorists in the region.
According to Ortiz, eight crew members from two nearby boats jumped into the ocean after their vessels were struck by US forces, but were later presumed dead. The US military had initially reported only three fatalities in the initial attack, sparking concerns about the accuracy of its reporting.
The updated death toll is a significant increase on previous estimates and has raised questions about the effectiveness and legality of the US military's campaign against narco-terrorists in the region. Experts have warned that the strikes may be violating international law and could potentially lead to further instability in the area.
As the situation continues to unfold, The Intercept will provide ongoing coverage of this developing story and its implications for global security and human rights.
... 123 people lost their lives, can you even imagine? It's crazy that they were killed in one day alone, 11 more civilians on top of the initial 112... what kind of scale is that? It's not just the numbers that are shocking, but also how quickly the US military is escalating its actions without proper checks and balances 
. We need to know more about these operations and ensure they're being carried out with transparency and respect for human life 
. It's time for accountability 
And now we're hearing about 123 deaths, which is insane. I mean, I'm all for taking down narco-terrorists, but can't they just find another way that doesn't involve killing innocent people? 
It's like, what's the point of winning a war if you're just gonna lose so many lives in the process? 
I'm really worried about these drone strikes, they're so unpredictable and can cause a lot of harm to innocent people 
. 123 deaths is a huge number and it's not like the US military can just say "oops" and move on 
. We need more transparency and accountability from our leaders 
. Have you seen that article on drones being used by the Navy? 
. I mean, 123 people dead already? That's like a small country 
. It's just going to fuel more violence and make things worse in the long run. They need to rethink their strategy and find a better way to deal with these guys... for everyone's sake 
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it's so important to get the facts straight, like why did they initially say only 3 people died? now we know 11 more and a bunch of others are still missing... how do we even start to process this? 
I mean, how do u even count people in the water? It's all about perception vs reality 
the military's always saying one thing but doing another... I'm all for taking down narco-terrorists but not at the cost of lives 
The US military's admission of killing more civilians than initially reported raises serious questions about their targeting procedures and adherence to international humanitarian law 
It's crucial that we hold those in power responsible for ensuring that such tragedies don't happen again, and that measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future 
the US military needs to get it together 11 more civilians lose their lives already 123 is too many 
the international law thingy makes sense, we cant just go around killing ppl willy nilly 
, but seriously folks, 11 more civilians gone, that's just crazy! I mean, I get it, narco-terrorists are a real thing, but come on, you'd think they'd at least have a warning system in place before saying "you're gonna die" 
. And now the US military is like "oh, we made a mistake, let's just add to the death toll" 
Is this some kind of big mess that nobody is even talking about? 
