An official statement from the Cuban government on Sunday confirmed that 32 Cuban officers were killed in a recent American military operation in Venezuela. The Cuban military and police officers were involved in a mission requested by Venezuela’s government, as disclosed on Cuban state TV. The specific nature of the mission in Venezuela remained undisclosed, but Cuba has a longstanding alliance with Venezuela and has been providing military and police support for various operations.
During his return flight from Florida to Washington on Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump informed reporters about the casualties among Cubans in the operation, emphasizing no American casualties. In response to the tragic incident, Cuba declared two days of mourning, honoring the fallen officers for their bravery and dedication in fulfilling their security and defense duties. The Cuban government acknowledged that the officers either succumbed to fierce combat against the attackers or as a result of bombings at the facilities.