The U.S. military conducted its 22nd strike under Pete Hegseth, targeting a suspected drug vessel operated by a terrorist organization in Eastern Pacific waters.

Southern Command said the strike on Thursday occurred in international waters, and the ship was operated by a "Designated Terrorist Organization," though it did not specify which terrorist group.

The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.

Operation Pacific Viper is a joint initiative between the Coast Guard and Navy to combat the influx of drugs into the U.S. (Credit: DHS)

The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east of Venezuela – the admiral who oversaw the operation told lawmakers on Thursday according to two sources with direct knowledge of his remarks.

The Turkish maritime authority reports a tanker carrying sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia was attacked in the Black Sea.

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SPD said the removal of this derelict vessel and others is part of an effort to remove marine hazards. A grant with the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) pays for the necessary equipment.