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The unprovoked attacks by the US military against civilians are accelerating

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The discussion highlights a significant increase in unprovoked military strikes by the US against civilians, with a total of at least 46 fatalities reported across 10 strikes from September 2 to October 24. The frequency of these strikes has escalated from approximately one every ten days in September to one every 3.4 days in October. Key incidents include the first strike on September 2, which resulted in 11 deaths, and the most recent strike on October 24, which killed 6. This alarming trend raises concerns about military engagement protocols and civilian safety.

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  • Familiarity with civilian casualty reporting mechanisms
  • Knowledge of geopolitical implications of military actions
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Hegseth announces another strike in the Caribbean

The Pentagon also plans to send the Gerald Ford carrier strike group to the area to help "disrupt narcotics trafficking".
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Timeline of strikes:

Sept 2: 1st strike, 11 killed
Sept 15: 2nd strike, 3 killed
Sept 16 or 19: 3rd strike, 3 killed
Oct 3: 4th strike, 4 killed
Oct 14: 5th strike, 6 killed
Oct 16: 6th strike, 2 killed, 2 survivors (first time)
Oct 17: 7th strike, 3 killed
Oct 19: mentioned strike (details unclear)
Oct 22: 8th and 9th strikes in Pacific, 5 killed total
Oct 24 (today): 10th strike, 6 killed

Total as of Oct 24: at least 46 killed (per Washington Times), 10 strikes

September: ~3 strikes over 30 days
October (first 24 days): ~7 strikes over 24 days
September rate: ~1 per 10 days
October rate: ~1 per 3.4 days

The pace of the strikes has quickened in recent days from one every few weeks in September when they first began to three in one week now.
 

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