The collision occurred during a refueling at sea: the destroyer Truxtun and the fast combat support ship Supply met on their course, reports the Southern Command. As a result of the incident, two sailors sustained minor injuries, but their condition is assessed as stable.
After the incident, both vessels were able to continue their journey away from the collision site.
The causes of the incident remain unclear at this time, and the Southern Command has begun an investigation.
It is worth noting that in recent months, US President Donald Trump has ordered an expansion of military presence in the Caribbean region as part of a drug trafficking operation. The US is also using its forces to monitor compliance with sanctions against the Venezuelan oil industry, which became relevant after the attempt to seize power from President Nicolás Maduro in January.
