The Cuban army announced that 13 Cuban soldiers were missing following explosions at an arms and ammunition depot in the eastern province of Holguín.

According to a statement broadcast by state television, the explosion occurred in the rural area of Milonés, located 724 km southeast of Havana, specifically in the town of Rafael Freyre.

The statement indicated that the missing military personnel included 9 soldiers, 2 non-commissioned officers, and 2 captains.