On Monday morning, September 15, the US armed forces attacked "drug terrorists from Venezuela" who were transporting drugs in international waters towards the United States. This statement was made by US President Donald Trump on the Truth Social network on the evening of the same day.
According to him, the target of the US military was "precisely identified, extremely violent drug cartels and drug terrorists" operating in the area of responsibility of the Southern Command. "These extremely violent drug cartels pose a threat to the national security, foreign policy and vital interests of the United States," the head of the White House emphasized. According to Donald Trump, three male terrorists were killed as a result of the operation. At the same time, the US Armed Forces did not suffer any damage. dw.com.