In August 2023, it became known that two Cuban teenagers, Andorf Antonio Velazquez Garcia and Alex Rolando Vega Diaz, had found themselves fighting on the front lines in Ukraine after being misled into joining for construction jobs. With 20,000 Cubans reportedly mobilized since the beginning of the war, suspicions arise regarding support from the Cuban government for these deployments. The story has raised significant concern as reports indicate hundreds of casualties among this contingent, shedding light on the implications of Cuba's involvement in the conflict amidst a painful legacy of war.
The story of two Cuban soldiers, Andorf Velazquez and Alex Vega, reveals the dark reality of mercenaries lured into the Ukraine war under false pretenses.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, as many as 20,000 Cubans have been mobilized since 2022, marking a significant increase in Cuban military involvement abroad.
The deaths of Cuban soldiers like Raibel Palacio and Yansiel Morejon have sparked outrage and concern among families and observers, highlighting the human cost of this conflict.
Cuba's government is suspected of facilitating the involvement of these soldiers, raising serious questions about its role and the recruitment strategies used.
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