11 dead after US targets three alleged drug boats

The US military has killed 11 people in recent strikes on three boats allegedly transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean Sea.

The boats were attacked late Monday, US Southern Command said in a statement, which alleged that the three boats were operated by designated terrorist organisations. No proof was provided.

A 39-second video published online by Southern Command contained three separate clips edited together, and appears to show each of the three boats as they were attacked.