Reference News Network, November 12 report: According to a report by Russia's Sputnik news agency on November 12, citing CNN, sources have revealed that the US military is using MQ-9 "Reaper" drones, F-35 fighter jets and AC-130J attack aircraft near the coast of Venezuela to strike so-called "drug trafficking" ships.
This source said: "Most of the strikes are carried out by MQ-9 'Reaper' drones, which are usually equipped with 'Gorgon' missiles and operated remotely." He said some strikes are conducted by manned aircraft, including the AC-130J attack aircraft and fighter jets.
According to CNN information, most of the US military equipment is concentrated in Puerto Rico, where MQ-9 drones, F-35 fighter jets, and at least one AC-130J attack aircraft are deployed. The report pointed out that since early September, the US has launched 19 air strikes, destroyed 20 ships, and killed 76 people.
Between September and November, the US repeatedly used its military forces to destroy ships suspected of "carrying drugs" along the coast of Venezuela. NBC News reported at the end of September that the US military was studying plans to strike drug traffickers within Venezuela.
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