US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions continue
Summary
The US military has been flying surveillance jets and drones near Cuba and broadcasting their locations publicly. These flights aim to monitor the island and apply pressure as tensions rise between the US and Cuba, partly due to an oil blockade imposed by the US.Key Facts
- Since May 11, at least five US Navy P-8A Poseidon surveillance planes and three MQ-4C Triton drones have operated near Cuba.
- Some US aircraft flew as close as 50 miles (80 km) from Cuba's coast.
- Publicly broadcasting flight locations is likely intentional to signal the US is watching Cuban activities.
- The US has imposed an effective oil blockade on Cuba, worsening fuel shortages and causing power blackouts and protests.
- Cuba reportedly has drones that could potentially attack the US mainland, which Cuba denies and condemns.
- US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, blame Cuba’s communist government for hardships and offer a "new relationship" to the Cuban people.
- This surveillance aims to enforce the blockade and deter Cuba's allies, like Venezuela, from sending energy supplies to the island.
- Previous US military flights near Cuba were less frequent, indicating increased monitoring recently.
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