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Cuba Acquired Over 300 Military Drones and Discussed Targeting U.S. Assets
U.S. intelligence reports that Cuba obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and began discussing plans to attack the Guantanamo Bay base, U.S. military vessels, and possibly Key West, Florida. The CIA Director traveled to Cuba to warn officials against hostilities, and additional U.S. sanctions could be announced this week.
May 17, 9:25 AM·1m read5 sources
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U.S. intelligence indicates that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones of varying capabilities from Russia and Iran since 2023. U.S. military vessels, and possibly Key West, Florida.
U.S. military action. The threat assessment notes that Key West lies approximately 90 miles north of Cuba.
Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday and warned officials against engaging in hostilities. U.S. officials are monitoring the situation and more sanctions against Cuba could be announced this week. S assets.
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