The Cuban government has officially confirmed the deaths of 32 Cuban citizens during a raid carried out by the US in Venezuela. It has been reported that among the deceased were employees of military and intelligence structures.
The editorial reports that Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called the deceased "heroes" who lost their lives in combat while protecting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The President's statement noted that two days of national mourning have been declared in the country to commemorate the deceased. State flags will be lowered, and official events will be postponed.
Official Havana has emphasized that the US bears responsibility for the incident and has expressed concern about further escalation of tensions in the region. The Cuban side has called on the international community to provide a legal and political assessment of what has happened.