25.02.2026 23:50
The Cuban Ministry of the Interior announced that four assailants who opened fire on security forces during an incident involving a speedboat that violated the country's territorial waters after coming from the state of Florida in the United States were killed, and that seven people, including one Cuban security officer, were injured.
The Cuban Ministry of the Interior announced that 4 assailants were killed and 7 people were injured during an intervention on a speedboat belonging to the United States coming from Florida. It was stated that fire was opened on Cuban security forces during the incident.
INTERVENTION ON A SPEEDBOAT FROM CUBA
While diplomatic tensions between the US and Cuba continue, an armed conflict occurred in Cuban territorial waters. In a statement from the Cuban Ministry of the Interior, it was noted that a speedboat registered in the US set off from a port in the state of Florida and violated the border in Cuban territorial waters.
4 DEAD, 7 INJURED
It was reported that Cuban security forces arrived at the scene to intervene in the violation near Cayo Falcones Island in the north of the country, and some individuals on the boat opened fire on the authorities during the intervention. It was announced that 4 assailants on the boat were killed as Cuban security forces returned fire, and 6 others were injured. Additionally, it was recorded that a commander from the Cuban border security forces' patrol boat was also injured. The injured were evacuated and medical assistance was provided.
In the ministry's statement, it was said, "In the face of current challenges, Cuba reaffirms its determination to protect its territorial waters in accordance with the principle of national defense, which is one of the fundamental elements of preserving its sovereignty and stability in the region."
The Cuban government reported that no findings have yet been made regarding the identity of those on the boat or what the vessel was doing in the area, while announcing that a comprehensive investigation into the incident has been initiated.
This development occurred during a period of deteriorating relations, marked by the US's large-scale airstrike against Venezuela on January 3 and the forced removal of Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife from the country.