Cuba mourns for 32 Cubans killed in US attack on Venezuela

HAVANA - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday announced two days of national mourning for 32 Cubans killed during the US military attack on Venezuela.

The 32 victims, deployed at the request of Venezuelan authorities, were carrying out missions on behalf of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces and Ministry of the Interior, said Diaz-Canel.

They were killed while resisting the attack, with some falling in direct combat and others as a result of bombings, said Diaz-Canel, noting that their heroism reflects the unity of the Cuban people and Cuba's commitment to international solidarity.

As a result, he issued a presidential decree declaring two days of national mourning from Monday to Tuesday. During the period, national flags will be flown at half-staff at public buildings and military institutions, and all public performances and festive activities will be suspended.