The U.S. military struck another boat in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, and there were survivors aboard the vessel, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.

Thursday's strike marks the sixth known boat attack in the area since last month — and the first known attack with survivors. The Trump administration hasn't publicly announced Thursday's strike, but prior strikes were launched against alleged drug-carrying vessels.

The number of passengers and survivors is unclear.

Reuters was first to report on the strike.

At least 27 people have been killed in the prior five boat strikes in the waters off Venezuela, according to figures released by the administration.

In some cases, President Trump has posted videos of the strikes to Truth Social and alleged the boats were carrying dru

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