Breaking News: 4 dead and 6 injured in deadly shooting on Cuba-US speedboat near Villa Clara. Border guards, claims of drug trafficking and a mysterious confrontation have heightened tensions around the world. Read full details and investigation updates.
Cuba US Speedboat Shooting: On the morning of February 25, 2026, a US-registered speedboat was fired upon near Cuba’s Villa Clara province. Four passengers died and six were injured in this incident. Cuban officials reported that the boats opened fire first, wounding their commander, and that border guards returned fire. The boat’s registration number was FL7726SH and it was registered in Florida.
Why was the response of Cuban border guards so swift?
A unit of border guards went nearby to identify the boat. Officials say that the boat attacked and due to this there was retaliatory firing. Cuba’s Interior Ministry stated that the security of its sovereignty and territory is a priority.
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Is it linked to drug trafficking?
The US military is running ‘Operation Southern Spear’ to stop drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Under this operation, suspicious ships are attacked. The Trump administration classified drug traffickers as ‘unlawful combatants’, allowing the US military to conduct operations to kill or stop them.
What was the reaction of US and Venezuela?
Venezuelan officials described the US operations as an attack and a violation of sovereignty. Meanwhile, Congressman Carlos Gimenez described the incident as a “massacre” and demanded an immediate investigation. He said that it is important to see whether the victims were US citizens or not and how the incident actually happened.
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Cuban security and next steps
Cuba said that this speedboat was trying to enter their territorial waters. Authorities are investigating the identities of those killed and injured. The Cuban government reiterated that national defense and sovereignty is its priority.
Will this increase international tensions?
The incident occurred amid already rising tensions between the US and Cuba. Additionally, the legal limits of drug trafficking and military operations are also in question. Experts believe that this incident is likely to have an international impact.