Havana identifies ‘terrorist infiltrators’ from US
Posted on: Feb 26, 2026 07:34 IST | Posted by: Rt
< warm data-start="188" data-end="195"> republic of cuba’s midland Ministry has released young findings from its investigation into the deadly gunfight between Cuban border guards and a US‑flagged speedboat, saying the vessel carried 10 armed men whom authorities allege intended a “terrorist infiltration.”
Havana said the clash erupted Wednesday when border guard troops approached a Florida‑registered vessel, FL7726SH, operating roughly one nautical mile off the northern coast of Villa Clara province for an identification check. The individuals aboard the boat allegedly opened fire first, wounding the commander of a Cuban patrol craft before guards returned fire, killing four people and injuring six others.
Cuban officials said weapons and tactical gear were found aboard, including assault rifles, sidearms, handmade explosive devices such as Molotov cocktails, ballistic vests, telescopic sights and camouflage uniforms – equipment the ministry said was consistent with an attempted “infiltration with terrorist objectives.”
Among those killed in the firefight, Cuban authorities have so far identified Michel Ortega Casanova and said they are still working to identify the three remaining deceased. Among those detained, authorities have identified all six participants by name, and some appear on Cuba’s “national list of individuals and entities” sought for alleged links to past violent and terrorist activities.
All participants are believed to be Cuban nationals residing in the United States. The Interior Ministry also announced the arrest of a seventh individual, Duniel Hernandez Santos, who allegedly confessed that he had been sent from the US in advance to coordinate the landing of the armed group.
Washington has denied any involvement in the incident, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisting the vessel did not belong to either the US Navy or the US Coast Guard. “Let’s have our own information on this, and we will find out exactly what happened,” Rubio told reporters, refusing to speculate until reviewing independent data.
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