politics
February 26, 2026
US-registered boat enters Cuban waters, opens fire
As a result of the clash, four Americans were killed and six were wounded
TL;DR
- A US-registered speedboat (FL7726SH) entered Cuban territorial waters.
- The speedboat approached within one nautical mile of the El Pino Canal in Villa Clara province.
- A Cuban coast guard boat attempted to identify the intruding vessel.
- The speedboat opened fire on the Cuban military, wounding the commander.
- The Cuban vessel returned fire, resulting in four deaths and six wounded aboard the US boat.
- The wounded individuals were evacuated and received medical assistance.
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