Cuba challenges a report by Axios that says it has acquired more than 300 military drones and is considering how they could be used against U.S. targets. Axios cites what it describes as classified intelligence and alleges discussions that could involve attacks on the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay and U.S. military vessels, with the reporting also mentioning Key West, Florida, and possibly parts of the U.S. mainland. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez responds by accusing the United States of presenting a “fraudulent case,” saying the claims are used to justify economic sanctions and raise the prospect of military intervention. Rodriguez also states that Cuba neither threatens nor desires war. CBS News reports that Cuba disputes the allegations, while noting the Axios reporting that Cuba has around 300 attack drones and may consider using them against U.S.-linked sites. The dispute centers on the credibility and intent behind the drone-related claims, with Cuba denying any threat while the Axios report relies on intelligence it says supports its assessment.
Cuba disputes Axios report alleging it plans drone attacks on the U.S.
Cuba challenges a report by Axios that says it has acquired more than 300 military drones and is considering how they could be used against U.S. targets. Axios cites what it describes as classified in...
- Axios reports that Cuba acquired more than 300 military drones and is discussing possible use against U.S. targets.
- Axios cites classified intelligence in connection with the drone and threat allegations.
- The reporting includes references to Guantanamo Bay and potential actions involving U.S. military vessels; other mentions include Key West and possibly parts of the U.S. mainland.
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accuses the U.S. of fabricating a “fraudulent case.”
- Rodriguez says Cuba neither threatens nor desires war, and argues the claims are linked to sanctions and potential intervention.
In an exclusive, Axios reports that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and is discussing using them to potentially attack the Guantanamo Bay U.S. detention center and possibly even part of the U.S. mainland. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins to unpack his reporting.
3 months agoCuba is disputing an Axios report on potential threats to the U.S. following the apparent acquisition of around 300 attack drones. Axios' Marc Caputo joins CBS News with more on his reporting.
3 months agoCuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. on Sunday of fabricating a “fraudulent case” to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention. The minister’s comments followed a report by Axios on Sunday, citing classified intelligence, which said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones. “Cuba neither threatens nor desires war,” Rodriguez said in […]
3 months agoThe report alleged that Havana had discussed plans to use the drones to attack the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and Key West, Florida.
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