Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126

The U.S. military confirmed the death toll from strikes on vessels described as alleged drug boats is 126, including 10 people presumed lost at sea; the strikes occurred in at least 36 attacks since early September.

The U.S. military has confirmed that 126 people have died in strikes on vessels described as alleged drug boats. The figure includes 116 people killed immediately and 10 others presumed dead after being lost at sea. The strikes took place in at least 36 attacks since early September in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command provided the updated count. Known details: - 126 people reported dead in total, according to the U.S. military. - 116 were killed immediately; 10 are presumed dead after not being located at sea. - The strikes occurred in at least 36 separate attacks since early September in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean. - U.S. Southern Command announced the updated figure. Summary: The announcement updates the official tally and has contributed to public and political scrutiny over the strikes and their legality and effectiveness. Undetermined at this time.