Havana, January 4th – As a result of the criminal attack carried out by the government of the United States against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which took place in the early hours of January 3rd, 2026, 32 Cubans lost their lives in combat actions. They were fulfilling missions on behalf of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior, at the request of equivalent agencies from the South American country.
Faithful to their responsibilities regarding security and defense, our compatriots performed their duty with dignity and heroism, falling after fierce resistance in direct combat against the attackers or as a result of the bombings on the facilities.
Once their identities were confirmed, the families of our fallen comrades were informed and received heartfelt condolences and support from Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, and from the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, as well as from the heads of both ministries.
Victims of a new criminal act of aggression and state terrorism, the combatants knew how to honorably represent the solidarity felt by millions of compatriots through their heroic actions. The Revolutionary Government will organize the appropriate actions to pay them the deserved tribute.
(Taken from Granma)
