Here are all of Hegseth's military boat strikes near Venezuela that we know about

The White House is defending the legality of U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela, following reports of extrajudicial killings. These attacks, often announced by Trump or Secretary of War Hegseth, target vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking. The strikes are viewed as part of a broader pressure campaign against Venezuela and President Maduro. Military experts have raised concerns over the legality of these actions, leading to calls for more information from lawmakers. The attacks have resulted in a significant number of fatalities, with the death toll rising rapidly. A key point of controversy is the alleged order by Hegseth to kill survivors of an initial strike. Trump has backed Hegseth, dismissing the reports of the second attack. These strikes are occurring in international waters and within the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. These attacks involve a variety of military assets, and have escalated to include submarine strikes.