Military attacks on suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean have been less effective than portrayed by the Pentagon, the White House, or in videos released on social media by President Donald Trump, according to four government officials.
The Trump administration has disclosed five attacks in its undeclared war in the Caribbean, each accompanied by a short aerial video showing an explosion and the vessel bursting into flames. However, these attacks have required more munitions and strikes than shown to the public.
One of the sources specified that a .50 caliber machine gun finally sunk the foundering vessel.
The attacks have been deadly, killing 27 so far, according to the Trump administration.
Author's summary: Pentagon's attacks on drug smugglers are less effective than shown.