A US Navy warship, the USS Truxtun, a guided missile destroyer, collided with the supply vessel USNS Supply during a refueling operation, confirmed the US military's Southern Command. Fortunately, reports indicate that only two individuals suffered minor injuries, both of whom are now in stable condition.

Following the collision, Southern Command stated that both vessels continued their operations safely from the incident site. The specific cause of the collision remains unclear, and an investigation is currently underway.

The incident occurred in an area where the USNS Supply has been active, according to the Wall Street Journal, which falls within Southern Command's area of responsibility, including parts of the Caribbean, South Atlantic, and South Pacific.

This collision comes amid heightened military presence in the Caribbean initiated by President Donald Trump's administration, which has focused efforts on targeting drug trafficking in the region. Recent military actions include the enforcement of sanctions against Venezuela, with several incidents reported involving alleged drug trafficking boats.

This latest event adds to growing concerns regarding naval safety protocols as military operations expand in response to the strategic challenges in the region.}