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Four Killed in Exchange of Fire Between US Speedboat and Cuban Forces

Four people were killed and seven injured after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters and opened fire on Cuban forces, who then returned fire, according to the Cuban Ministry of Interior.

25 Feb, 20:35 — 25 Feb, 22:09
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bloombergHigh54d ago

Cuba Shoots Four Dead in Clash With Speedboat From Florida - Bloomberg.com

Cuba Shoots Four Dead in Clash With Speedboat From Florida  Bloomberg.com

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NPRHigh54d ago

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat who fired on soldiers

Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

By The Associated Press

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Fox NewsMixed54d ago

Florida launches probe after Cuba kills 4 aboard US-flagged speedboat near Keys

Florida launches investigation after Cuban government claimed it killed several people aboard U.S.-flagged speedboat near Communist island Tuesday.

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cbcHigh54d ago

4 killed, 6 injured in boat shootout, Cuban government says

Cuba's government said Wednesday that its soldiers killed four people aboard a speed boat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. Cuba's Interior Ministry issued a statement that noted the boat was roughly 1.6 kilometres northeast of Cayo Falcones, off Cuba's north coast.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual54d ago

Cuba kills four aboard Florida-registered speedboat after shootout

Cuba said it "reaffirms its commitment to protecting its territorial waters, based on the principle that national defense is a fundamental pillar of the state".

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cyprus-mail54d ago

Vance ‘briefed’ as Cuba says it killed four from Florida-based speedboat that opened fire

Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters on Wednesday and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. The wounded were evacuated and receiving medical attention, while the Cuban patrol commander was also […]

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