U.S. Military Attacks Boats in the Pacific Ocean

Apr 16, 2026, 11:47

Introduction

The U.S. military attacked a boat in the Pacific Ocean. Three people died in this attack. The U.S. says these people are terrorists.

Main Body

This is the fifth attack in five days. Twelve people died in total this week. The U.S. military says the boats carry illegal drugs. Since September, about 178 people died in these attacks. The U.S. government does not say the names of the dead people. Some lawyers and groups are angry. They say the attacks are not legal. They say some dead people were only fishermen. Some families are now suing the government in court. Two U.S. politicians also asked for more information about the victims.

Conclusion

The U.S. military continues these attacks. However, many people and lawyers say these actions are not legal.

Vocabulary Learning

attacked
To use force to hurt or destroy something攻擊
Example:The U.S. military attacked a boat in the Pacific Ocean.
illegal
Not allowed by the law非法的
Example:The U.S. military says the boats carry illegal drugs.
suing
To take someone to court to get money or justice起訴
Example:Some families are now suing the government in court.
terrorists
People who use violence for political goals恐怖分子
Example:The U.S. says these people are terrorists.
victims
People who are hurt or killed in an accident or attack受害者
Example:Two U.S. politicians also asked for more information about the victims.