Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' after drone report

HAVANA — Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any U.S. military action against Cuba would lead to a "bloodbath" with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability. "Cuba does not represent a threat," Diaz-Canel said in a post on X. The comments follow an Axios report published on Sunday, citing classified intelligence, that said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and had discussed plans to use them to attack the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels and Key West, Florida. Cuba said the U.S. was fabricating a case to justify potential military intervention. On the streets of Havana, some residents said they would resist any attack despite the island's deep economic hardship. "I know Cuba is a strong country. Cubans are very brave and they are not going to find us unprepared," said Sandra Roseaux, 57. "If they come, they will have to fight, because Cuba will respond. My country, hungry or however it may be, will respond. It is better that they do not come because there will be a fight." Cuba, a communist foe of Washington for g

Original source: Korea Times