SEOUL, Sept 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Navy SEALs shot and killed a number of North Korean civilians during a botched covert mission to plant a listening device in the nuclear-armed country during high-stakes diplomatic negotiations in 2019, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Citing unidentified sources, including current and former military officials with knowledge of the still-classified details, the newspaper said Donald Trump approved the operation during his first administration, as he was involved in historic talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The civilians appeared to be diving for shellfish when they inadvertently came across the detachment of SEALs as they splashed ashore at night, the Times reported. The American forces opened fire, killing all those aboard the small fishing vessel, the report said, without specifying the number of casualties.
A classified Pentagon review later concluded the killings were justified under the rules of engagement, the report said.
SEALs, not Marines. Different branch.
Oh my bad. In that case it’s fine
Of course not but details matter.
Right, a good example being right now where it made all the difference.
I don’t understand why someone would defend being factually incorrect but you do you.
Well, not everyone understands things when it’s explained to them.
Must be difficult. I’ll make more of an effort to spell things out in simple terms even when it seems unnecessary, thank you for letting me know.
You should