U.S. kills three in Pacific strike

The strike brings the total number of people killed in the ongoing campaign against Latin American cartels to at least 177.

President Trump has justified the aggressive actions as a necessary escalation in an 'armed conflict' to stem the flow of narcotics into the United States.

Human rights advocates have condemned the strikes as 'unlawful' and have called for greater transparency regarding the rules of engagement.

The Pentagon stated that no U.S. personnel were harmed in the latest action, which utilized advanced aerial and maritime capabilities.