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deployment2026-05-17 00:00 UTC🇺🇦 Cuba (alleged acquisition and planning; potential targets mentioned include Guantanamo Bay and Key West, Florida)
Report claims Cuba bought over 300 strike UAVs from Iran and Russia and discussed potential use against US targets
A Telegram post citing Axios and intelligence claims Cuba has acquired more than 300 strike drones from Iran and Russia since 2023 and has discussed potential strikes on US targets such as Guantanamo Bay and ships. The post also alleges Iranian military advisers are present on the island assisting with drone-related planning.
Details
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-05-17 00:00
Reported
2026-05-18
Location
Cuba (alleged acquisition and planning; potential targets mentioned include Guantanamo Bay and Key West, Florida)
Coordinates
23.0131, -80.8329
Confidence
55 / 100
Damage assessment
No strike reported; claims concern procurement and potential future use of strike UAVs.