A series of US strikes against suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific has killed 14 alleged drug traffickers and left one survivor, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.

In a post on X, Hegseth said Mexican authorities took over the search-and-rescue operation for the lone survivor from the three strikes, which took place on Monday.

"The four vessels were known by our intelligence apparatus, transiting along known narco-trafficking routes, and carrying narcotics," Hegseth said.

Hegseth posted a roughly 30-second video, which appeared to show two vessels close together in the water before exploding.

One is visibly laden with a large amount of parcels or bundles.

Another part of the video shows a vessel moving in the water which then explodes.

The strikes followed at least 10

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