Cuba says it killed 4 exiles, wounded 6 others who attacked from Florida speedboat


A view of Cuban and U.S. flags beside the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

HAVANA, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Cuban forces killed four exiles and ⁠wounded six otherswho sailed into Cuban waters aboard a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time ⁠of heightened tensions with the United States.

Cuba's Interior Ministry said the group was comprised of anti-government Cubans, some of whom were previously wanted for plotting attacks. ‌Theycame from the United States dressed in camouflage and armed with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosives, ballistic vests and telescopic sights, Cuba said.

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