US Military Uses Civilian-Looking Aircraft in Deadly Drug Boat Strike
The US military executed a strike on a Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat using a civilian-looking aircraft, resulting in 11 fatalities, which has sparked legal concerns over potential violations of international law. Pentagon officials debated the operation's legality, with the Trump administration defending it as part of a counter-narcotics effort, while legal experts argue that drug trafficking does not constitute an armed conflict. Following the incident, the military has opted to utilize identifiable military aircraft for future operations.
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The US military conducted a strike on a drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela on September 2, using an aircraft disguised as a civilian plane, which resulted in 11 deaths. This has raised legal concerns regarding potential violations of international law, specifically the principle of perfidy.
Pentagon officials debated the legality of using such an aircraft, which had internal weapons and did not display visible armaments. The Trump administration defended the operation as part of a broader counter-narcotics campaign, while legal experts argue that drug trafficking does not constitute an armed conflict.
Following the strike, the military has shifted to using identifiable military aircraft. The exact type of aircraft used remains unclear.
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