Cuba purchases hundreds of drones with potential US strike capability — Axios
Cuba acquires hundreds of drones that could be used to attack the United States (photo: defence-ua.com)
Cuba bought 300 strike drones that could potentially be directed against US bases. Russia and Iran may be among the exporters of drones to Cuba, Axios reports.
The outlet says, citing classified intelligence data, Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and has recently begun discussing the possibility of using them to attack the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay and the city of Key West in Florida, located about 150 km north of Havana.
A source also told the outlet that Cuban authorities approached Russia and Iran in the spring with a request for additional drone and military equipment supplies.
The intelligence findings are causing serious concern in Washington, where Cuba is viewed as a potential threat. According to a senior official cited by Axios, this could serve as grounds for a military response.
Recently, CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly also visited Cuba and issued a strong warning to local authorities that the island can no longer serve "as a platform for adversaries to advance hostile agendas in our hemisphere."
Situation in Cuba
Earlier reports said protests erupted in Havana over widespread blackouts caused by a maritime blockade of the island by the United States. Cuba has run out of oil, forcing doctors to cancel surgeries, slowing food distribution, and halting garbage collection, raising the risk of infectious disease outbreaks.
The United States has also increased unusual activity near Cuba, launching extensive aerial reconnaissance missions. Analysts have already drawn parallels with developments in Venezuela and Iran.
Additionally, US President Donald Trump pressured Canada, resulting in Cuba losing access to nickel supplies. Mining company Sherritt is leaving the Island of Freedom, dealing another blow to the country’s economy.
