An official statement from the Cuban government on Sunday confirmed that 32 Cuban officers were killed during a recent American military operation in Venezuela. The Cuban military and police officers were involved in a mission at the request of Venezuela’s government, as announced on Cuban state TV. While the specific nature of their mission in Venezuela was not disclosed, Cuba has a long history of supporting Venezuela as a close ally by deploying military and police forces for various operations.
President Donald Trump mentioned the casualties to reporters while aboard Air Force One, emphasizing the absence of American casualties in the incident. In response to the tragedy, Cuba declared two days of mourning to honor the fallen officers. The official statement from the Cuban government highlighted the officers’ commitment to their security and defense duties, acknowledging their bravery and sacrifice during the intense combat and bombings they faced.