An initial strike reportedly left two survivors clinging to the burning vessel, but a second strike was allegedly ordered, killing them. The September 2 strike has raised concerns that US forces may have breached the laws of armed conflict
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that he “did not personally see survivors” before a second attack on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat was ordered. His statement comes as the Trump administration faces heat from lawmakers over the use of military force.
An initial strike reportedly left two survivors clinging to the burning vessel, but a second strike was allegedly ordered, killing them. The September 2 strike has raised concerns that US forces may have breached the laws of armed conflict.
Hegseth attributed the strike to he “fog of war” in a chaotic situation as he addressed a Cabinet meeting. Meanwhile, the White House has reiterated that the second strike was authorised by top US Navy admiral Frank Bradley.
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