US strikes kill four more in Caribbean drug interdiction; 231 dead since Sept 2025

US forces killed four more individuals in a boat attack in the Caribbean, part of an ongoing military campaign against drug-trafficking vessels. Since September 2025, at least 231 deaths have occurred across 69 operations, indicating a sustained and lethal interdiction effort. The high casualty count and frequency suggest an aggressive posture, but details on rules of engagement and civilian casualties remain unclear.