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Mystery attackers with drones strike Ecuadorean fishing boats

English-speaking operatives wielding drones and U.S. flags have attacked Pacific fishing crews; some sailors reportedly killed.

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What to know

  • Ecuadorean fishing crews in the Pacific have been attacked by a mystery group equipped with drones, resulting in sailor deaths.
  • Attackers spoke English and displayed U.S. flags, suggesting possible U.S. involvement or false-flag operation.
  • The identity and motive of the attackers remain unknown; the incident raises questions about jurisdiction and accountability in international waters.

How it unfolded

  1. Report New York Times reports attacks on Ecuadorean fishing boats

    The New York Times breaks news of coordinated attacks on Ecuadorean fishing crews in the Pacific by a mysterious group equipped with drones. The report notes that some sailors appear to have lost their lives in the incidents.

What people are saying verbatim

“Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.”

New York Times · New York Times ↗ · Aug 12, 5:02 AM

“They Spoke English, Wore U.S. Flags and Attacked Fishermen. Who Were They?”

New York Times · New York Times ↗ · Aug 12, 5:02 AM