The United States military has carried out another lethal kinetic strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean.

In a brief statement, the US Southern Command said the strike took place on February 23 and targeted a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations.

Three people on board were killed.

The US released a short video of the bombing, which was carried out under the direction of SOUTHCOM commander General Francis Donovan as part of Joint Task Force Southern Spear.

So far this month, the US has conducted three kinetic strikes in the Caribbean, killing nine people. Since the strikes began in September 2025, at least 130 people have been killed.

Among those believed to be dead are two Saint Lucia nationals — 38-year-old Ricky Joseph and another man identified in media reports only as Navi.

Joseph was described as a veteran fisherman and father of four.

His brother, Titus Joseph, told MBC Television he was devastated by the reports surrounding his sibling’s death.

“I feel sad. I feel down. Because that is my little brother. I don’t feel that is the right thing that the Americans did. They just can’t come and take like in St Lucia waters,” he said.

Reports from Saint Lucia indicate that the vessel carrying the missing fishermen was struck northeast of St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Wreckage from another vessel struck on February 13 was later discovered in the southern Grenadines.

At a February 18 media conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security St Clair Leacock revealed that one of the strikes resulted in a massive spill of cocaine onto Vincentian shores.

Authorities estimate the market value of the drugs at more than $500 million.

At least two people have since been charged with drug possession and trafficking in relation to cocaine they allegedly found at sea, reportedly as a result of missile strikes by the US military in or near Vincentian waters on February 13 and 16.

The government has also announced an amnesty from prosecution for anyone who turns over to police cocaine found floating at sea.