The US military conducted a strike Tuesday on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in one fatality and two survivors, according to US Southern Command.

Southern Command released video footage on social media showing a boat traveling through water before exploding into flames. The military immediately contacted the US Coast Guard to initiate search and rescue operations for the survivors following the strike.

This incident is part of an ongoing military campaign targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels in Latin American waters. According to available data, approximately 193 people have been killed during these operations under the current administration.

The strikes have drawn criticism from various quarters, though Southern Command maintains these operations target vessels engaged in drug trafficking activities. The military has not released additional details about the specific circumstances of Tuesday's strike or the identity of those involved.

The eastern Pacific Ocean has been a focus area for US military interdiction efforts aimed at disrupting drug trafficking routes between South America and North America. These operations typically involve coordination between multiple US agencies including Southern Command and the Coast Guard.