American attack in the Caribbean on a drug trafficker's ship causes casualties and rescues

The American military carried out an attack on a ship suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, resulting in the death of two people and the rescue of two survivors. They could become the first prisoners of war in a conflict declared by President Donald Trump against the narcoterrorist threats from Venezuela. The attacked ship sank, likely being a submarine used by traffickers.

The Pentagon organized a helicopter rescue operation to recover the survivors. These attacks come against the backdrop of an American military buildup in the region, including the deployment of destroyers and fighter jets, in the context of escalating conflict with the Venezuelan government. The Venezuelan ambassador to the UN has called for an international response to these attacks, and the Pentagon has informed Congress about the U.S. commitment to an "unofficial armed conflict".