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Cuba names 32 officers killed during U.S. strike in Venezuela.
Summary
Cuba published the names, ranks and ages of 32 military personnel it says were killed during a U.S. strike in Venezuela and announced two days of mourning.
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Cuba has published the names, ranks and ages of 32 military personnel it says were killed during a U.S. strike in Venezuela and announced two days of national mourning. The published list includes officers and some reserve soldiers, with ages reported between 26 and 60. Cuban state media released headshots and the government issued a statement saying the personnel died while resisting attackers or as a result of bombing, but it did not specify individual missions or exact circumstances of death. The deaths and the U.S. action prompted diplomatic debate at regional forums.
Known details:
- The Cuban government published names, ranks and ages of 32 uniformed personnel and announced two days of mourning.
- The individuals are reported as belonging to Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior and include colonels, lieutenants, majors, captains and some reserve soldiers.
- Cuban authorities stated the personnel died after resisting attackers or from bombing, while the published information did not specify missions or precise causes of death.
- The U.S. strike prompted a special meeting at the Organization of American States where the U.S. ambassador described the operation as a targeted law-enforcement action and several representatives voiced strong objections.
Summary:
Cuba's publication formalizes its account of the personnel who died and has led to diplomatic responses in the region. Undetermined at this time.
