Cuban coast guard kills four in exchange of fire with US-registered boat

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyFebruary 25, 2026 at 08:56 PM

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Cuban authorities reported that its coast guard killed four people and wounded six others on a U.S.-registered speedboat off the coast of Cuba on Wednesday. According to Cuba's Interior Ministry, a Cuban patrol vessel approached the Florida-registered boat to identify the occupants when individuals on the speedboat allegedly opened fire, wounding the captain of the Cuban vessel. The Cuban coast guard returned fire, resulting in the deaths and injuries. The injured individuals from the speedboat were evacuated and received medical treatment. The ministry did not release details about the identities or nationalities of those involved or the incident's specific location.

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