U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people
Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed multiple vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.
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Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed multiple vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.
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